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Severe Weather and Heavy Rain in the Southern Plains; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

A large system is bringing excessive rainfall and isolated severe thunderstorms in the southern High Plains and snow in the high elevations of the central Rockies. A prolonged, weak atmospheric river event will bring periods of moderate to heavy rain across the Pacific Northwest this weekend. Locally, critical fire weather conditions are possible in California. 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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