Severe Thunderstorms Possible in Northern Plains; Critical Fire Weather in Central Plains

Strong to severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds are possible in parts of the Dakotas and western Minnesota through tonight. Meanwhile, dry and very hot weather will result in critical fire weather conditions for parts of the central Plains. An area of low pressure in the western Gulf of Mexico may bring heavy rainfall to parts of coastal Texas by Thursday.
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Last Update: 1011 AM EDT Wed Jun 29 2022

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Marine Zone Forecast

Synopsis: ANZ100-300415- 1011 AM EDT Wed Jun 29 2022 .Synopsis for Stonington ME to Merrimack River MA out to 25 NM. High pressure builds into the waters today, settling south of the waters by tonight as a weak area of low pressure crosses to the north over land. Thus winds will continue to oscillate between southeasterly and southwesterly through the remainder of the work week with high pressure still in control, centered to our south. Another cold front crosses the waters around Saturday with rain showers expected. $$

This Afternoon

S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.

Tonight

SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers after midnight.

Thu

W winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft.

Thu Night

SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.

Fri

S winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Fri Night

SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.