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Active Weather in the Eastern U.S.; Warm Weather and Critical Fire Weather Across Portions of the West

A storm system will pivot across the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast U.S. into Saturday with areas of heavy rainfall. Wintry precipitation is possible in parts of interior New England. Dry conditions and gusty winds will bring elevated to critical fire weather today over the northern High Plains, then critical fire weather is forecast in the Desert Southwest and High Plains Saturday. Read More >

Great Lakes Beach Hazards

Know Before You Go!

The 2024 NWS Great Lakes Beach/Swim Forecast Season has ended. 

Beach/Swim forecasts will resume prior to Memorial Day 2025.

About Great Lakes Beach Forecasts & Statements: Beach forecasts contain a daily swim risk, which is based on that days threat of high waves and dangerous currents. Beach hazard statements provide additional details on high swim risk days. Use the interactive map below to view the beach forecast and Beach Hazard Statements. 

 

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