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Last Map Update: Wed, Jan 14, 2026 at 2:18:47 pm CST

Today's Forecast
Small Craft Advisory
Low Water Advisory
5 Day Outlook
A dry cold front will pass through the region today, shifting winds to the NNW/N through the afternoon with frequent gusts to 20-25 MPH expected. Temperatures will warm to near seasonal norms this afternoon before a cooler airmass arrives overnight.
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WINDS North 15 to 25 KT. Gusting to 30 KT. SEAS 4 - 6 FT (20 - 60 NM offshore)
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Low Tides -1.0 to -1.7 Mean Lower Low Water
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A cold front will move through the region later today bringing a brief shot of cool air for Thurs followed by a slight warm up on Friday. A second front arrives to start the weekend, reestablishing a cooler/drier airmass through the weekend.
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