Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Last Update: 1230 AM PST Wed Mar 4 2026

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Today
W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt this afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft, building to 6 to 8 ft this afternoon. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds and W 6 ft at 13 seconds. Rain this morning, then a chance of rain early this afternoon. Rain late.
Tonight
NW wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds and W 10 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening, then showers after midnight.
Thu
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and W 10 ft at 11 seconds. Showers.
Thu Night
SW wind around 10 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 9 ft at 11 seconds. Showers.
Fri
SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 7 ft at 10 seconds. Rain.
Fri Night
SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 7 ft at 10 seconds. Rain.
Sat
SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 8 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.
Sat Night
SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 8 ft at 13 seconds. Rain.
Sun
SW wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Wave detail: SW 4 ft at 5 seconds and W 8 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.
Sun Night
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Wave detail: W 4 ft at 5 seconds and W 8 ft at 13 seconds. Rain.



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1230 AM PST Wed Mar 4 2026
 
 

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