Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains
Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm (PZZ376) Issued by: National Weather Service Medford, OR Last Update: 1245 PM PDT Thu Apr 23 2026 | |
This Afternoon: N wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt late. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds, NW 7 ft at 10 seconds and NW 4 ft at 13 seconds. Tonight: N wind around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 10 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 5 seconds, N 7 ft at 10 seconds and NW 4 ft at 12 seconds. Fri: N wind 15 to 20 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 5 seconds, N 7 ft at 10 seconds and NW 3 ft at 12 seconds. Fri Night: N wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave detail: N 8 ft at 7 seconds, NW 5 ft at 9 seconds and NW 2 ft at 15 seconds. Sat: N wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave detail: N 6 ft at 7 seconds, NW 5 ft at 9 seconds and W 2 ft at 17 seconds. Sat Night: N wind 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt in the evening. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave detail: NW 6 ft at 6 seconds, NW 5 ft at 9 seconds and W 3 ft at 17 seconds. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Sun: N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds, NW 6 ft at 9 seconds and W 4 ft at 15 seconds. Sun Night: N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds, NW 6 ft at 9 seconds and NW 4 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of showers after midnight. Mon: N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds and NW 5 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning. Mon Night: N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds, NW 5 ft at 9 seconds and W 3 ft at 12 seconds. | |
| Zone Forecast: Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm (PZZ376) | |
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