Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region
A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca (PZZ131) Issued by: National Weather Service Seattle, WA Last Update: 225 AM PDT Sat Apr 18 2026 |  |
| Today: E wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. Tonight: E wind around 5 kt. Waves around 1 ft or less. Sun: E wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. Sun Night: W wind around 5 kt. Waves around 1 ft or less. Mon: E wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. Mon Night: W wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. Tue: W wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less, then around 3 ft in the afternoon. A chance of rain. Tue Night: W wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves around 3 ft. A chance of rain. Wed: W wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to SW in the afternoon. Waves 2 ft or less. A chance of rain. Wed Night: W wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves 2 ft or less. | |
| Zone Forecast: Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca (PZZ131) | |
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