Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow
Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. 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: 256 PM PDT Sat May 16 2026 | |
Tonight: N wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 9 to 11 ft. Wave detail: N 6 ft at 6 seconds, NW 9 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Sun: N wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 25 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave detail: N 8 ft at 5 seconds and NW 8 ft at 12 seconds. Sun Night: N wind 25 to 30 kt, easing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave detail: NE 10 ft at 6 seconds and NW 5 ft at 11 seconds. Mon: N wind 15 to 20 kt, rising to 25 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave detail: N 7 ft at 7 seconds and NW 6 ft at 17 seconds. Mon Night: N wind 25 to 30 kt, easing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Wave detail: NE 9 ft at 6 seconds and W 7 ft at 14 seconds. Tue: N wind 15 to 20 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave detail: NE 7 ft at 5 seconds and W 6 ft at 14 seconds. Tue Night: N wind 25 to 30 kt, easing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave detail: NE 9 ft at 6 seconds and W 5 ft at 13 seconds. Wed: N wind 20 to 25 kt, rising to 25 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave detail: N 8 ft at 7 seconds and W 5 ft at 12 seconds. Wed Night: N wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft, subsiding to 6 to 8 ft after midnight. Wave detail: N 8 ft at 9 seconds and W 4 ft at 12 seconds. Thu: N wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave detail: N 7 ft at 8 seconds and W 4 ft at 10 seconds. Thu Night: N wind 25 to 30 kt, easing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft. | |
| Zone Forecast: Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm (PZZ356) | |
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