Record Temperatures Expected Across the Southern US; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central US

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue today across the southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Dry and gusty winds will produce elevated to critical fire weather in the central and southern Plains and elevated conditions over portions of the Desert Southwest on Friday. Read More >

Last Update: 156 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

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Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

Tonight
N wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds and W 7 ft at 11 seconds.
Fri
N wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave detail: N 6 ft at 7 seconds and W 7 ft at 11 seconds.
Fri Night
N wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave detail: N 6 ft at 7 seconds and W 7 ft at 11 seconds.
Sat
N wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds, NW 7 ft at 10 seconds and W 2 ft at 13 seconds.
Sat Night
N wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds, NW 6 ft at 9 seconds and W 2 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight.
Sun
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds, NW 5 ft at 9 seconds and W 2 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of rain.
Sun Night
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 4 ft at 8 seconds and W 2 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.
Mon
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: N 4 ft at 6 seconds, NW 6 ft at 9 seconds and W 2 ft at 12 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the morning.
Mon Night
N wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: N 4 ft at 6 seconds, NW 6 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain.
Tue
NE wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to N in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds, NW 6 ft at 8 seconds and W 2 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain.
Tue Night
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, backing to S after midnight. Seas 4 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft after midnight. Wave detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and NW 6 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of rain.



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156 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026
 
 

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