Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East
Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. 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: 804 PM PDT Mon Aug 3 2026 | |
Rest Of Tonight: N wind 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, easing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave detail: NW 11 ft at 8 seconds and W 3 ft at 9 seconds. Patchy smoke early this evening, then areas of smoke. Tue: N wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave detail: NW 7 ft at 8 seconds. Areas of smoke. Tue Night: N wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave detail: NW 6 ft at 8 seconds. Areas of smoke. Wed: N wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 8 seconds. Wed Night: N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 8 seconds. Thu: N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 9 seconds and NW 2 ft at 6 seconds. Thu Night: N wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds and NW 3 ft at 8 seconds. Fri: N wind 15 to 20 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 13 seconds. Fri Night: N wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 13 seconds. Sat: N wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: NW 6 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 12 seconds. Sat Night: N wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft. | |
| Zone Forecast: Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm (PZZ356) | |
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