Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains
An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Last Update: 504 AM ChST Wed Mar 18 2026
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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS UNTIL 5 PM CHST THURSDAY...
Today
Northeast wind 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. Northeast swell 8 to 10 ft. Partly sunny with isolated showers. Highs near 87. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Tonight
Northeast wind 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. northeast swell 7 to 9 ft. Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Lows around 77. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Thursday
Northeast wind 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. northeast swell 6 to 7 ft. Mostly sunny with isolated light showers. highs near 86. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Thursday Night
Northeast wind 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. Northeast swell 5 to 7 ft. Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Lows around 77. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Friday
Northeast wind 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. northeast swell 5 to 8 ft. Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the mid 70s.
Saturday
Northeast wind 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. northeast swell 5 to 7 ft. Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the mid 70s.
Sunday
Northeast wind 5 to 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. northeast swell 4 to 6 ft. Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the upper 70s.
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