Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Last Update: 207 PM PDT Fri Apr 17 2026

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Medford, OR Local Forecast Office

9NM W North Bend OR

Marine Zone Forecast


Tonight
N wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt late this evening, then becoming NE 5 to 10 kt after midnight, veering to E late. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds and N 4 ft at 9 seconds.
Sat
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 8 seconds.
Sat Night
S wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to SE after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: SW 3 ft at 8 seconds. A slight chance of rain in the evening, then a chance of rain after midnight.
Sun
SE wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to S in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 5 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of rain.
Sun Night
W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: SW 2 ft at 5 seconds, SW 6 ft at 10 seconds and W 3 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain.
Mon
SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave detail: W 7 ft at 13 seconds. Rain likely.
Mon Night
SW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE after midnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: SW 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 6 ft at 11 seconds. Rain likely.
Tue
SE wind around 5 kt, veering to SW in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: W 5 ft at 10 seconds and W 2 ft at 16 seconds. Rain.
Tue Night
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: W 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 4 ft at 9 seconds and NW 4 ft at 16 seconds. Rain likely.
Wed
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: W 2 ft at 4 seconds and NW 6 ft at 14 seconds. Rain likely.
Wed Night
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft, building to 9 to 10 ft after midnight. A chance of rain.



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207 PM PDT Fri Apr 17 2026
 
 

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