Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Increasing Severe Weather Chances for the Plains and Upper Midwest

A strengthening storm system will bring impactful weather to the much of Central U.S. over the next couple of days, including heavy snow in the northern Rockies, Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the Plains, and increasing severe weather chances from the central/southern Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Last Update: 216 AM ChST Thu Apr 23 2026

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Marine Zone Forecast

...ELEVATED SURF ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS THROUGH TONIGHT AND AGAIN THIS WEEKEND...

Today
Northeast wind 5 to 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. North swell 4 to 5 ft. Mostly sunny with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs near 87. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Tonight
East wind 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. North swell 3 to 4 ft. Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows around 79. Chance of showers 30 percent.
Friday
East wind 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. North swell 4 to 5 ft. Partly sunny with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs near 89. Chance of showers 30 percent.
Friday Night
East wind 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. North swell 5 to 6 ft. Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows around 76. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Saturday
East wind 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. Northeast swell 5 to 6 ft and north 3 ft. Mostly cloudy with showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. lows in the mid to upper 70s. Chance of showers 60 percent.
Sunday
Southeast wind 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Northeast swell 5 to 6 ft and north 3 ft. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Lows in the mid to upper 70s.
Monday
East wind 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Northeast swell 4 to 5 ft and north 3 ft. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. lows in the upper 70s.



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216 AM ChST Thu Apr 23 2026
 
 

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