Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Last Update: 205 PM PDT Tue Mar 17 2026

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Rest Of Today
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 7 ft at 12 seconds.
Tonight
S wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas around 7 ft. Wave detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 7 ft at 12 seconds.
Wed
S wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 7 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain, mainly in the morning.
Wed Night
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 6 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain.
Thu
S wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 6 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain.
Thu Night
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 6 ft. Wave detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and SW 6 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.
Fri
S wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and SW 6 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.
Fri Night
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 6 ft at 11 seconds. Rain likely.
Sat
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds and NW 7 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of rain.
Sat Night
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds and NW 6 ft at 11 seconds.



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205 PM PDT Tue Mar 17 2026
 
 

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