Fire Weather Conditions in the Northwest U.S.; Heavy Rain in the West and South-central U.S.

Extreme heat is waning over the Pacific Northwest. Dry, gusty winds, and isolated dry thunderstorms will bring critical fire weather to the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue across portions of the Great Basin, Rockies, and central/southern Plains into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and strong winds to southwest Alaska. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 346 AM CDT Wed Aug 27 2025

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Duluth, MN Local Forecast Office

28NM NE Ashland WI

Marine Zone Forecast

Today

West wind 15 to 20 knots. Gusts up to 25 knots decreasing to 20 knots late in the afternoon. Chance of rain showers through the day. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Waves 3 to 5 feet.

Tonight

West wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots becoming northeast 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around 25 knots after midnight. Chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Waves 1 to 2 feet building to 4 to 6 feet after midnight. Waves occasionally to 8 feet. A small craft advisory may be needed.

Thursday

East wind 15 to 20 knots. Gusts up to 25 knots decreasing to 20 knots late in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Waves 4 to 7 feet. Waves occasionally to 9 feet. A small craft advisory may be needed.

Thursday Night

East wind 5 to 10 knots becoming south early in the morning. Mostly clear. Waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet after midnight. A small craft advisory may be needed.