Heat Builds in the West; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Upper Midwest and Mid-Mississippi Valley; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest on Saturday

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected over parts of the Upper Midwest to mid-Mississippi Valley today. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin on Saturday and Sunday. Read More >

Last Update: 346 AM AKDT Fri Jul 31 2026

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7NM ESE Port Safety AK

Marine Zone Forecast


Today
S winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Tonight
W winds 5 kt. Seas 1 foot.
Sat
W winds 5 kt. Seas 1 foot.
Sat Night
SW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Sun
S winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Sun Night
SE winds 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers.
Mon
SE winds 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Tue
SE winds 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.



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346 AM AKDT Fri Jul 31 2026
 
 

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