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Areas of Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorm Potential Today

Widespread showers and thunderstorms are forecast for much of the Eastern and Southern U.S. today. Isolated severe thunderstorms may produce large hail and damaging winds over eastern North Carolina and eastern Florida. In the Northeast U.S. heavy rainfall through Saturday may result in isolated flash flooding and minor flooding on rivers and streams. Flood Watches are in effect. Read More >

Great Lakes Beach Hazards

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The 2025 NWS Great Lakes Beach/Swim Forecast Season will start on Wednesday, May 21st.

About Great Lakes Beach Forecasts & Statements: 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. Use the interactive map below to view the beach forecast and Beach Hazard Statements. 

 

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