Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Last Update: 228 AM PDT Wed Sep 9 2026

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30NM SSE Point Arena CA

Marine Zone Forecast


Today
NW wind around 5 kt, rising to 5 to 10 kt late. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 11 seconds.
Tonight
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 10 seconds.
Thu
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 12 seconds.
Thu Night
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 6 ft at 8 seconds and SW 3 ft at 11 seconds.
Fri
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 7 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.
Fri Night
NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds.
Sat
NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds.
Sat Night
NW wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 6 ft at 6 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds.
Sun
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds.
Sun Night
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 6 ft at 9 seconds.



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228 AM PDT Wed Sep 9 2026
 
 

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