Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Last Update: 117 PM PDT Wed Mar 18 2026

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Tonight
S wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave detail: S 3 ft at 4 seconds, SW 6 ft at 11 seconds and NW 4 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain.
Thu
S wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds, SW 6 ft at 10 seconds and NW 4 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
Thu Night
S wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft, subsiding to 5 to 7 ft after midnight. Wave detail: S 3 ft at 4 seconds, SW 5 ft at 10 seconds and NW 4 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.
Fri
SW wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: S 3 ft at 4 seconds, SW 5 ft at 11 seconds and W 5 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.
Fri Night
NW wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds, NW 6 ft at 11 seconds and W 5 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.
Sat
N wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas around 7 ft. Wave detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds, W 3 ft at 10 seconds and NW 6 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain.
Sat Night
N wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds and NW 6 ft at 11 seconds.
Sun
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds and NW 6 ft at 10 seconds.
Sun Night
N wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds and NW 9 ft at 15 seconds.
Mon
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds and NW 9 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain.
Mon Night
N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds and NW 7 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.



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117 PM PDT Wed Mar 18 2026
 
 

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