Heavy Rain From the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Wave Begins This Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will impact portions of the central Plains into the Upper Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic through the weekend. A stretch of unusually hot and humid weather is expected across portions of the central U.S. and the Southeast beginning this weekend and continuing through next week. The heat may reach dangerous levels, particularly mid to late next week. 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.

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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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Heavy Rain From the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Wave Begins This Weekend

The 2025 Recreational Beach Forecast Season Starts this Week!