If you are looking for fresh snow by Christmas morning or are curious about potential travel disruptions, the best chances for at least 1" of new snowfall early this week exist across the mountainous West, Great Lakes, and Northeast. Otherwise, temperatures this last full week of December will average above normal for much of the lower 48 states. Read More >
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Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook
Rip Current Threat Index |
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The "Rip Current Hazard Map" depicts the local threat of rip currents for specified surf zones along the coast. A rip current is a narrow channel of water which flows outward from the surf zone which can carry even a strong experienced swimmer into deeper water beyond the sand bar. Attempts to swim directly back to shore against the current can lead to exhaustion and drowning. Remember, it is normal for rip currents to occasionally occur. However, there are certain weather circumstances which promote an increase in the frequency and intensity of rip currents when compared to normal.
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