Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Last Update: 208 AM ChST Wed Feb 18 2026

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Marine Zone Forecast

...MINOR INUNDATION POSSIBLE ALONG NORTHERN AND EASTERN SHORELINES DURING TIMES OF HIGH TIDE THROUGH SATURDAY...

Today
East wind 15 to 20 kt. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. Northeast swell 5 to 7 ft. Partly sunny with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs near 86. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Tonight
East wind 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. Northeast swell 6 to 7 ft. Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Lows around 81. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Thursday
East wind 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. East swell 6 to 7 ft. Partly sunny with isolated showers. Highs near 887 chance of showers 20 percent.
Thursday Night
Northeast wind 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. east swell 5 to 7 ft. Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Lows around 80. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Friday And Saturday
Northeast wind 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. Northeast swell 5 to 7 ft. Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows around 80.
Sunday
Northeast wind 5 to 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. northeast swell 5 to 6 ft. Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows around 80.



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208 AM ChST Wed Feb 18 2026
 
 

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