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 >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Last Update: 501 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026
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25NM E Ashland WI
Marine Zone Forecast
Early This Morning
South wind 15 to 20 knots. Mostly clear. Waves 1 to 2 feet.
Today
South wind 10 to 20 knots veering southwest 15 to 25 knots late. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms by late morning. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms late. Waves building to 2 to 3 feet, then subsiding to 1 to 2 feet.
Tonight
West wind 15 to 25 knots. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers through late evening. Waves building to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet.
Saturday
West wind 20 to 25 knots. Partly cloudy. Waves building to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet, then subsiding to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet.
Saturday Night
Northwest wind 15 to 25 knots. Partly cloudy. Waves subsiding to 2 to 3 feet.
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