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Severe Thunderstorm and Flooding Threat in the Southeast; Next Pacific Storm Coming to the West

Isolated to widely scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across Georgia into southern South Carolina today with large hail, damaging wind gusts, and excessive rainfall which may lead to flash flooding the primary risks. Another Pacific storm will bring additional rounds of heavy rain, mountain snow, and high winds to California and southern Oregon late today into Wednesday. Read More >

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Great Lakes Beach Hazards

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About Great Lakes Beach Forecasts & Statements: They are issued seasonally for the U.S. side of Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, and Lake Superior from roughly Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend (weather dependent). Beach forecasts contain a daily swim risk, which is based on that days threat of high waves and dangerous currents. Beach hazard statements provide additional details on high swim risk days.

 

As of September 30, 2022 the Surf Zone Forecast has ended across the Great Lakes for the season. The Surf Zone Forecast for the Great Lakes will resume in late May 2023.

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