Nor'easter for the Northeast; Fire Weather Conditions Continue for Southern California

A powerful Nor'easter, first of the winter season, is expected to roll-up the Northeastern Seaboard and impact the region with a number of hazards this weekend. Very heavy wet snow and high gusty winds will affect a good portion of New England and rain will lash coastal areas. Meanwhile, dangerous fire weather conditions continue for southern California this weekend and likely into next week.
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Last Update: 937 PM CST Fri Dec 4 2020

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Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY...

Synopsis: High pressure is settling over the north gulf tonight. A front will stall over the central Gulf, and another low will track along this front over the weekend. High pressure will then settle over the waters by early next week and remain in place through the middle of next week.

Rest Of Tonight

Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 6 feet with occasional seas to 8 feet. Dominant period 7 seconds.

Saturday

Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Dominant period 6 seconds. Slight chance of showers late in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Dominant period 6 seconds. Chance of showers through the night.

Sunday

North winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Dominant period 4 seconds. Chance of showers.

Sunday Night

Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet with occasional seas to 6 feet. Dominant period 4 seconds. Slight chance of showers through the night.

Monday

Northwest winds near 20 knots. Seas 3 to 6 feet. Dominant period 5 seconds.

Monday Night

North winds near 20 knots. Seas 3 to 6 feet. Dominant period 5 seconds.

Tuesday

North winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet with occasional seas to 6 feet.

Tuesday Night

North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet.

Wednesday

Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet.

Wednesday Night

West winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet.