Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Last Update: 1010 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026

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Tampa Bay, FL Local Forecast Office

11NM WNW Captiva FL

Marine Zone Forecast


This Afternoon
North winds around 10 knots, becoming northwest. seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave detail: northwest 4 feet at 7 seconds and northeast 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters a light chop.
Tonight
North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: northwest 3 feet at 7 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Wednesday
South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: west 2 feet at 6 seconds. Bay and inland waters smooth.
Wednesday Night
South winds around 5 knots, becoming southeast after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: southeast 1 foot at 3 seconds and west 1 foot at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Thursday
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: southeast 1 foot at 2 seconds and west 1 foot at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Thursday Night
South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after midnight. Wave detail: south 1 foot at 4 seconds and west 1 foot at 7 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Friday
South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon.
Friday Night
South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet in the evening, then 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop. Showers likely.
Saturday
South winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters smooth. A chance of showers.



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