Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 nm (PZZ565) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 nm (PZZ565)
Issued by: National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey, CA
Last Update: 842 AM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026
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Today: NW wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave detail: NW 8 ft at 10 seconds.

Tonight: NW wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave detail: NW 8 ft at 11 seconds.

Fri: W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 6 ft at 11 seconds.

Fri Night: NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 10 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.

Sat: NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 10 seconds.

Sat Night: NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 10 seconds.

Sun: NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 10 seconds.

Sun Night: N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 13 seconds.

Mon: N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 8 seconds.

Mon Night: NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight.







Zone Forecast: Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 nm (PZZ565)

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