Arctic air encompassing the eastern two-thirds of the United States will persist with a slow return to normal temperatures expected by the end of the week. The below average temperatures will prolong the travel impacts and exacerbate the threat from the cold for those with power outages across the Gulf Coast and Southeast. Critical fire weather conditions persist in southern California. Read More >
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The 2024 NWS Great Lakes Beach/Swim Forecast Season has ended.
Beach/Swim forecasts will resume prior to Memorial Day 2025.
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