Winter Returns Across the Northern Tier; Record Warmth for the Southwest

A large high pressure system will usher in cold air for this first day of March across the northern Plains, Great Lakes, Northeast and mid-Atlantic. Some wintry precipitation may evolve across the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic through Monday. Meanwhile, record warmth will spread across the Southwest, southern Plains through early this week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 11:12:10 am EST

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Rip Current Statement

Winds Trending Upwards

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Marine Winds

Wave Heights

Moderate to fresh breezes incoming.
These stronger breezes will then persist through the week and weekend
Broad high centered over New England will slowly swing east southeastward out into the Atlantic through the week. Expect easterly breezes to steadily strengthen over the next couple of days.
Breezy stretches expected along the Keys
Winds will be strongest over the Florida Straits. A mix of marine Cautions and Advisories are becoming increasingly likely.

TODAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. Highs near 80. East winds near 10 mph. Chance of rain 10 percent.

TODAY...Gentle to Moderate E Breezes
Bay/Gulfside seas 1 to 2 feet, seas W of Marquesas 2 to 3 ft, Hawk Channel seas 2 to 3 ft, FL Straits seas 3 to 4 feet, SE Gulf seas 2 to 3 ft
Bay/nearshore waters Light to Moderate Chop
Isolated Showers