Increasing dangerous surf, strong winds and heavy precipitation will affect southern portions of Alaska and Aleutian over the next few days. A strong system will move ashore across the Pacific Northwest with winds and increasing fire weather concerns for the northern Great Basin and Rockies. Extreme heat lingers for the Southwest and parts of California. Closely monitoring the Gulf of Mexico. Read More >
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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.
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