Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern High Plains
Severe thunderstorms and the threat for excessive rainfall will move into the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. There is potential for a few strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and scattered flash flooding. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm (PZZ356) Issued by: National Weather Service Medford, OR Last Update: 825 AM PDT Mon Apr 27 2026 | |
Rest Of Today: NE wind around 5 kt, backing to NW late this morning and early afternoon, rising to 10 to 15 kt late. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds, NW 4 ft at 9 seconds and NW 4 ft at 12 seconds. A slight chance of very light drizzle early this morning, then a slight chance of rain and drizzle late. Tonight: N wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 4 seconds and NW 5 ft at 10 seconds. Tue: N wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds, NW 5 ft at 9 seconds and W 3 ft at 12 seconds. Tue Night: N wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds, W 3 ft at 11 seconds and NW 2 ft at 18 seconds. Wed: N wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds, W 3 ft at 11 seconds and NW 3 ft at 17 seconds. Wed Night: N wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds, NW 5 ft at 14 seconds and W 2 ft at 10 seconds. Thu: N wind 15 to 20 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: N 5 ft at 6 seconds and NW 4 ft at 13 seconds. Thu Night: N wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: N 5 ft at 7 seconds and W 4 ft at 13 seconds. Fri: N wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds and NW 5 ft at 13 seconds. Fri Night: N wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. | |
| Zone Forecast: Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm (PZZ356) | |
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