Critical Fire Weather Persists in the Southern High Plains; Snow in the Great Lakes into the Northeast

Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the central and southern High Plains today as gusty winds and dry conditions continue across the region. A clipper system will bring some lake effect snow to the Great Lakes and snow into the Northeast. Well above-average temperatures are expected to expand across much of the West, into the Plains states, and Southeast. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Feb 25, 2026 at 11:50:23 am AST

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Wednesday, FEBRUARY 25, 2026: Marine and beach conditions will turn dangerous across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Seas will build between 6 and 10 feet, with breaking waves at the coast expected to exceed 10 feet, producing high surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents are expected, along with localized beach erosion. Conditions will also be hazardous for small craft. These conditions are dangerous and have caused fatalities in the past. Stay out of the water. Follow beach flag warnings and remain on land. | Las condiciones marítimas y de playa se tornarán peligrosas en Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes. El oleaje aumentará de 6 a 10 pies, con olas rompientes en la costa que superarán los 10 pies, generando resacas fuertes. Se esperan corrientes marinas que amenazan la vida, así como erosión de playa localizada. Las condiciones también serán peligrosas para embarcaciones pequeñas. Estas condiciones son peligrosas y han causado muertes en el pasado. Permanezca fuera del agua. Siga las banderas en la playa y permanezca en tierra firme. #prwx #usviwx

STAY SAFE DURING HIGH SURF EVENTS: High surf events can be extremely dangerous and unpredictable. Large, powerful waves can sweep people off rocks, pull swimmers into deep water, and cause serious or fatal injuries — even for experienced beachgoers. During high surf, the National Weather Service urges the public to take extra precautions. Stay well back from the shoreline, avoid rocks, jetties, and coastal structures, and never turn your back on the ocean. If advisories or warnings are in effect, do not enter the water. Always watch ocean conditions before approaching the shore, and keep children and pets under close supervision. When high surf is present, the safest choice is to remain on land. | MANTÉNGASE SEGURO DURANTE EVENTOS DE OLEAJE ALTO: Los eventos de oleaje alto pueden ser extremadamente peligrosos e impredecibles. Las olas grandes y fuertes pueden arrastrar personas desde rocas o estructuras, llevar bañistas mar adentro y provocar lesiones graves o mortales, incluso a personas con experiencia. Durante eventos de oleaje alto, el Servicio Nacional de Meteorología exhorta a la ciudadanía a tomar precauciones adicionales. Manténgase alejado de la orilla, evite rocas, escolleras y estructuras costeras, y nunca le dé la espalda al mar. Si hay advertencias o avisos vigentes, no entre al agua. Observe las condiciones del mar antes de acercarse y mantenga a niños y mascotas bajo supervisión constante. Cuando hay oleaje alto, la opción más segura es permanecer en tierra firme.

If caught in a rip current, stay calm and don't swim against the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline, then at angle swim toward the beach.