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Strong Bering Storm Impacting Portions of Alaska; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Great Basin and Northern Rockies

A strong Bering Sea storm will continue to impact the Aleutian Islands and parts of southwestern Alaska through Friday. High Wind Warnings have been issued for the entire Aleutian Island chain. Across the Great Basin and northern Rockies, strong winds and dry conditions will lead to critical fire weather conditions Friday as a strong Pacific system moves inland. 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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