Heat and Fire Weather Concerns West; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms from Plains to mid-Atlantic

Thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall is expected from the Central Plains to the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic and across the Southeast. Severe weather from the Upper Midwest to Central Plains increases on Friday. Major to Extreme HeatRisk continues across the Southern Plains to the lower Mississippi Valley late this week. Fire weather concerns for the northern Rockies and northern Plains today. Read More >

Last Update: 220 AM CDT Thu Sep 10 2026

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Marine Zone Forecast

Today
North winds around 10 kt becoming northeast this afternoon. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 to 3 ft.
Tonight
East winds around 10 kt becoming southeast overnight. Becoming clear this evening. Waves 1 to 3 ft.
Friday
Southeast winds around 10 kt becoming east in the afternoon. Sunny. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Friday Night
Southeast winds around 10 kt becoming south overnight. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 to 3 ft.



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220 AM CDT Thu Sep 10 2026
 
 

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