Severe Thunderstorm and Fire Weather Threats in the Central U.S. Today; Strong Storm in Western Alaska
There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms today with threats for significant severe hail and tornado potential over southern Iowa into northern Missouri and west-central Illinois. Elevated to critical fire weather is possible today due to gusty winds and dry conditions over parts of the southern High Plains and northeastern Montana.
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Hazardous Weather Conditions
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This
Afternoon
ENE 10kt
< 1ftTonight
E 21kt5ftWednesday
E 17kt
3-4ftWednesday
Night
SE 12kt
1-2ftThursday
WSW 11kt
2ftThursday
Night
SSE 8kt
< 1ftFriday
W 12kt2ftFriday
Night
W 15kt
2-3ftSaturday
W 15kt
3ft
High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.
Water temperature forecast is experimental.
Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point
Last Update: 9:38 am EDT Apr 16, 2024
Forecast Valid: 12pm EDT Apr 16, 2024-6pm EDT Apr 22, 2024
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Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
ENE wind 8 to 10 kt. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Tonight
E wind 15 to 18 kt increasing to 18 to 21 kt in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 28 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Waves 2 ft building to 5 ft.
Wednesday
E wind 14 to 17 kt. Showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Waves 3 to 4 ft.
Wednesday Night
SE wind around 12 kt becoming WSW after midnight. Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Thursday
WSW wind around 11 kt. A slight chance of showers before 8am. Waves around 2 ft.
Thursday Night
SW wind 6 to 8 kt becoming SSE after midnight. A chance of showers after 2am. Waves 1 ft or less.
Friday
SW wind 9 to 12 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Waves 1 ft or less building to 2 ft.
Friday Night
W wind around 15 kt, with gusts as high as 23 kt. A chance of showers. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
Saturday
W wind around 15 kt, with gusts as high as 22 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves around 3 ft.
Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
*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: | 42.16°N 80.88°W |
| Last Update: | 9:38 am EDT Apr 16, 2024 |
| Forecast Valid: | 12pm EDT Apr 16, 2024-6pm EDT Apr 22, 2024 |
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