Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.
Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >
Last Update: 517 PM ChST Thu Mar 5 2026
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Marine Zone Forecast
Tonight
Northeast wind 5 to 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Northeast swell 3 to 5 ft and north 3 ft. Mostly cloudy with isolated showers. Lows around 78. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Friday
Northeast wind 5 to 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Northeast swell 3 to 5 ft and north 3 ft. Partly sunny with isolated showers. Highs near 86. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Friday Night And Saturday
Northeast wind 5 to 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Northeast swell 3 to 5 ft and north 3 ft. Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Lows around 78. Highs near 86. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Saturday Night
Northeast wind 5 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. North swell 4 to 5 ft and northeast 3 ft. Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows around 77. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Sunday And Monday
North wind 5 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. North swell 4 to 6 ft and northeast 3 ft. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the upper 70s.
Tuesday
Northwest wind 5 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. North swell 5 to 7 ft and northeast 3 ft. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the upper 70s.
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