


Heavy Rains and Severe Weather Expected Across the Southern Plains into the Ohio Valley
A nearly stationary frontal boundary will bring potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding from Oklahoma into the Ohio River Valley over the next few days. Severe weather is also expected for parts the Southern Plains and the Lower Mississippi River Valley on Thursday and Friday with threats of tornadoes, strong winds and hail. Snow is expected for parts of the Cascades and Northern Rockies.
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Hazardous Weather Conditions
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Overnight
SW 9kt
6ftThursday
S 21kt10ft
Small Craft AdvisoryThursday
Night
W 19kt
12-13ft
Small Craft AdvisoryFriday
WNW 17kt
13-14ft
Small Craft AdvisoryFriday
Night
WNW 13kt
12-14ftSaturday
WNW 10kt
10-11ftSaturday
Night
WNW 10kt
9-10ftSunday
SSW 8kt
7-8ftSunday
Night
ESE 9kt
5-6ft
Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point
Last Update: 12:51 am PDT Mar 23, 2023
Forecast Valid: 2am PDT Mar 23, 2023-6pm PDT Mar 29, 2023
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Detailed Forecast
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM PDT THURSDAY THROUGH
Synopsis: There will be
a brief break in conditions tonight, then another system passes
through the region on Thursday. This will bring another round of
gusty south to southwest winds along with an increase in wind
driven seas. In addition, a heavy, long period northwest swell
will follow late Thursday into Friday, resulting in very steep and
hazardous seas. Seas peak early Friday, then gradually diminish
but remain steep through Saturday.
Overnight
SW wind around 9 kt. A chance of showers. W swell 6 ft at 10 seconds. Wind waves around 2 ft.
Thursday
SSW wind 17 to 21 kt becoming W in the morning. Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mixed swell...W 7 ft at 9 seconds and WNW 1 ft at 17 seconds. Wind waves 3 ft building to 7 ft.
Thursday Night
W wind 17 to 19 kt. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mixed swell...W 11 ft at 10 seconds and ...becoming W 11 ft at 13 seconds . Wind waves around 7 ft.
Friday
WNW wind 14 to 17 kt. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. W swell 13 ft. Wind waves 5 to 6 ft.
Friday Night
WNW wind 7 to 13 kt. Showers. WNW swell 12 to 13 ft. Wind waves 3 to 5 ft.
Saturday
WNW wind 8 to 10 kt. Showers. WNW swell 10 to 11 ft. Wind waves around 3 ft.
Saturday Night
WNW wind 6 to 10 kt becoming WSW after midnight. Showers likely. WNW swell 9 to 10 ft. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft.
Sunday
SSW wind 5 to 8 kt. Showers likely. WNW swell 7 to 8 ft. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft.
Sunday Night
SW wind 6 to 9 kt becoming ESE in the evening. Showers likely. WNW swell 5 to 6 ft. Wind waves around 1 ft.
*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.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST
Point Forecast: | 44.01°N 124.16°W |
Last Update: | 12:51 am PDT Mar 23, 2023 |
Forecast Valid: | 2am PDT Mar 23, 2023-6pm PDT Mar 29, 2023 |
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