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: 252 AM PST Thu Mar 5 2026

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Medford, OR Local Forecast Office

40NM WNW Bandon OR

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

Today
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt late. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds and W 9 ft at 11 seconds. Rain likely this morning, then a chance of rain early this afternoon. A slight chance of rain late.
Tonight
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds and NW 8 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.
Fri
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 6 ft at 11 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the morning.
Fri Night
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds and NW 6 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain.
Sat
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 6 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of rain, mainly in the morning.
Sat Night
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 7 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of rain.
Sun
N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds and NW 7 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
Sun Night
N wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave detail: N 4 ft at 6 seconds, W 7 ft at 12 seconds and NW 3 ft at 15 seconds. Rain likely.
Mon
N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave detail: N 4 ft at 6 seconds and NW 6 ft at 12 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the morning.
Mon Night
N wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft, building to 8 to 9 ft after midnight. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds and NW 9 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain.



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252 AM PST Thu Mar 5 2026
 
 

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