Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Last Update: 921 AM CDT Sun Jul 12 2026

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7NM NNW Gary IN

Marine Zone Forecast

Rest Of Today
Northeast winds 5 to 10 kt becoming north 10 to 15 kt. Sunny. Waves 1 to 3 ft.
Tonight
Northeast winds 5 to 10 kt becoming southeast overnight. Clear. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Monday
West winds 5 to 10 kt becoming northeast in the afternoon. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Monday Night
Southeast winds around 5 kt becoming southwest overnight. Clear. Waves 1 ft or less.



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921 AM CDT Sun Jul 12 2026
 
 

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