Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Last Update: 1213 PM PST Wed Mar 4 2026

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Portland, OR Local Forecast Office

39NM W Long Beach WA

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

This Afternoon
NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave detail: W 10 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of rain.
Tonight
NW wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 10 to 12 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds and W 11 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.
Thu
W wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and W 10 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.
Thu Night
SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 7 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.
Fri
SW wind around 10 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 7 ft at 10 seconds. Rain.
Fri Night
W wind around 10 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 6 ft at 10 seconds. Rain.
Sat
W wind around 10 kt. Seas around 6 ft, building to 5 to 8 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: W 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 8 ft at 13 seconds. Rain.
Sat Night
SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft, building to 8 to 9 ft after midnight. Wave detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 9 ft at 13 seconds. Rain.
Sun
W wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Wave detail: SW 3 ft at 5 seconds and W 9 ft at 13 seconds. Rain.
Sun Night
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 10 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds and W 10 ft at 13 seconds. Rain.



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1213 PM PST Wed Mar 4 2026
 
 

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