Heavy Precipitation Continues for the Northwest; Warmer Temperatures for the Center of the Nation

Atmospheric river of heavy precipitation, strong winds and high surf continues for the Northwest portion of the country. Meanwhile, warming temperatures are expected for the center of the nation where several record highs are in the forecast. Looking ahead into the weekend, a strong cold front is expected to sweep through the eastern two-thirds of the country with heavy rain and thunderstorms.
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Last Update: 227 AM PST Wed Dec 6 2023

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...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
Rest Of Today
S wind 5 to 10 kt with gusts to 15 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves S 2 ft at 4 seconds, shifting to the N 2 ft at 4 seconds in the afternoon. Swell W 16 ft at 15 seconds. Rain likely.
Tonight
N wind 5 to 10 kt with gusts to 15 kt, becoming SE 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt after midnight. Wind waves NE 2 ft at 4 seconds, shifting to the SE 3 ft at 4 seconds after midnight. Swell W 13 ft at 14 seconds. Rain in the evening, then showers and a slight chance of tstms after midnight.
Thu
NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Wind waves NW 4 ft at 6 seconds. Swell W 12 ft at 13 seconds. Showers and a slight chance of tstms.
Thu Night
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Gusts to 25 kt, becoming 20 kt overnight. Wind waves W 3 ft at 5 seconds. Swell W 11 ft at 12 seconds. Showers and a slight chance of tstms.
Fri
SW wind 5 to 10 kt with gusts to 15 kt. Wind waves SW 1 ft at 4 seconds. Swell W 10 ft at 12 seconds. Showers.
Fri Night
SE wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt after midnight. Wind waves SE 4 ft at 5 seconds. Swell W 8 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.
Sat
S wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Combined seas 13 ft with a dominant period of 12 seconds.
Sun
N wind 10 kt with gusts to 15 kt. Wind waves N 2 ft at 4 seconds. Swell W 11 ft at 11 seconds.
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Last Update: 227 AM PST Wed Dec 6 2023
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