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Critical Fire Weather Conditions Over Southern California; Southern Winter Storm

Critical fire-weather concerns will continue across the Los Angeles Basin and southern California through the morning. Santa Ana winds will begin to tapper off midday Friday and into Saturday. A significant winter storm will continue to bring heavy snow and disruptive ice across much of the South. A Pacific Storm will bring coastal rains and mountain snows to much of the Pacific Northwest. 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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