Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 7:14:29 am AST

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[Mar 5 | 5:42 AM AST] Breezy to Windy ENE Flow Continues 🌬️Breezy to windy ENE flow will continue, unsecured objects may blow around. These conditions will likely persist for the next several days. 🌧️This flow is steering a broad patch of moisture towards the region, prompting a limited flooding risk and increasing the frequency of fast moving showers towards windward sectors. Additional afternoon showers forecast over western PR. ⌛Another broad patch of moisture is forecast to arrive late Friday into Saturday. | [5 de mar | 5:42 AM] Continúa Flujo de Brisa Fuerte a Ventosa del ENE 🌬️Continuará el flujo de brisa fuerte a ventosa del ENE, con brisas a viento, objetos no asegurados podrían salir volando. Es probable que estas condiciones persistan durante los próximos días. 🌧️Este flujo está dirigiendo una zona amplia de humedad hacia la región, promoviendo un riesgo limitado de inundaciones y aumentando la frecuencia de aguaceros de rápido movimiento hacia sectores de barlovento. Se pronostican aguaceros adicionales por la tarde sobre el oeste de Puerto Rico. ⌛Se pronostica que llegue otra amplia zona de humedad tarde el viernes al sábado. #PRwx #USVIwx

[Mar 5th | 5:20 AM] ⚠️🌬️⛵Winds will maintain choppy to rough seas for most of the local waters, with Small Craft Advisories in effect through at least Sunday Afternoon. ‼️🏊🏻‍♂️🚩High Rip Current Risk for northern and eastern Puerto Rico and St. Croix. | [5 de mar | 5:20 AM] ⚠️🌬️⛵Los vientos mantendrán el oleaje picado a agitado, con Advertencias para Embarcaciones Pequeñas en efecto al menos hasta el domingo en la tarde. ‼️🏊🏻‍♂️🚩Riesgo alto de corrientes marinas para el norte y este de Puerto Rico y St. Croix. #PRwx #USVIwx

🌬️🍃Breezy to windy conditions are expected to continue this week, also resulting in choppy to rough seas, high risk of rip currents and fast-moving showers. 🌬️🍃Se espera que condiciones de brisa fuerte a ventosas continúen esta semana, también resultando en oleaje picado a agitado, riesgo alto de corrientes marinas y aguaceros de rápido movimiento.