Rain Showers and Gusty Winds Coming to the Mid-Atlantic; Remaining Unseasonably Warm in the Central U.S.

Low pressure will track slowly northwestward into the Mid-Atlantic region through midweek bringing a risk for excessive rainfall, gusty winds, shallow coastal flooding, rip currents, and large surf. Unseasonably warm to hot temperatures persist in the mid to upper Mississippi Valley and into the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. through Thursday. Read More >

The 2025 recreational beach forecast season starts this week and ends on Tuesday September 30th!

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Recreational Beach Forecast Infographic

To check the latest recreational beach forecast, go to: https://www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards?wfo=LOT

The latest text recreational beach forecast can be found HERE
First issuances of 2025 season were on Wednesday May 21st.

Beach Hazards and Water Safety Awareness

National Safe Boating Week

Be cautious in cold water. Cold water shock and hypothermia are real threats on the Great Lakes, especially early in the season.

For more information, visit www.weather.gov/safety/coldwater

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Rain Showers and Gusty Winds Coming to the Mid-Atlantic; Remaining Unseasonably Warm in the Central U.S.

The 2025 Recreational Beach Forecast Season Starts this Week!