
Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains
An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
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Today

W 17kt
1ftTonight

WNW 13kt
1ftWednesday

Light Wind
< 1ftWednesday Night

Light Wind
< 1ftThursday

S 6kt
< 1ftThursday Night

Light Wind
< 1ftFriday

⇑SSW 7kt
< 1ftFriday Night

SSW 9kt
< 1ftSaturday

SW 11kt
< 1ft
Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point
Last Update: 7:53 am EDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid: 8am EDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 23, 2026
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Detailed Forecast
*Notices:
- This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
- The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.
Additional Forecasts and Information
ABOUT THIS FORECAST
| Point Forecast: | 38.8°N 76.21°W |
| Last Update: | 7:53 am EDT Mar 17, 2026 |
| Forecast Valid: | 8am EDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 23, 2026 |
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