Florence Departs U.S. But Rivers Will Rise Further In Carolinas; Heavy Rain Continues In Midwest
Major-to-record river flooding will continue across the Carolinas for days to weeks to come as rainfall from Florence makes its way through area river systems. Meanwhile, a stationary front extending through the Midwest will be a focus for heavy rain with localized flash flooding across the Upper Midwest midweek; severe thunderstorms are also possible in this region.
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Hazardous Weather Conditions
Last Update: 903 AM PDT Wed Sep 19 2018
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13NM SSW Port Orford OR
Marine Zone Forecast
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
Synopsis: Strong
winds and steep wind-driven seas will continue today as a thermal
trough remains oriented along the coast. Expect the thermal trough
to weaken Friday as an upper trough approaches. This system will
bring a front through the northern waters, which could bring
precipitation off the coast of Coos Bay to Reedsport, but more
likely will be farther north. High pressure aloft will build this
weekend, bringing a return of a strong surface thermal trough and
strong north winds with steep seas early next week.
Today
NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Within 5 nm of brookings southward, NW wind 5 to 15 kt...rising to 15 to 25 kt late afternoon. Wind waves 3 to 6 ft. Mixed swell W 2 to 3 ft at 12 seconds and S 1 to 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Tonight
NW wind 30 kt...becoming N 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Within 5 nm of brookings southward, NW wind 20 to 25 kt... Becoming N 5 to 10 kt. Wind waves 3 to 5 ft. W swell 2 to 3 ft at 11 seconds.
Thu
N wind 20 to 25 kt...becoming NW 30 kt late in the afternoon. Within 5 nm of brookings southward, NW wind 5 to 15 kt...rising to 15 to 20 kt late in the afternoon. Wind waves 3 to 6 ft. W swell 2 to 3 ft at 10 seconds.
Thu Night
NW wind 30 kt...becoming N 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Within 5 nm of brookings southward, NW wind 15 to 25 kt...easing to 10 kt after midnight. Wind waves 4 to 7 ft. NW swell 2 to 3 ft.
Fri
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Within 5 nm of brookings southward, N wind 5 to 10 kt...backing to NW in the afternoon. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. NW swell 2 to 4 ft.
Fri Night
NW wind 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell NW 3 to 4 ft and SW 2 ft.
Sat
N wind 10 to 15 kt...rising to 25 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less...becoming 6 ft. NW swell 6 ft... Becoming W 4 ft.
Sun
N wind 25 kt...rising to 30 kt. Wind waves 6 to 7 ft... Building to 8 ft. NW swell 3 ft.
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| Last Update: | 903 AM PDT Wed Sep 19 2018 |
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