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Pacific Storms Continue to Impact the West; Severe Thunderstorms Forecast Thursday in the South

A series of Pacific storm systems will continue to impact the Northwest U.S. into this coming weekend with periods of gusty winds, high surf, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Severe thunderstorms will be possible on Thursday across central/east Texas into western Louisiana and possibly the ArkLaTex and southeast Oklahoma. Read More >

Great Lakes Beach Hazards

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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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