Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 3:26:31 am EDT

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Wet & Stormy Days Ahead

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In the days ahead, we're looking at a wet & stormy end to the weekend/start of the week. Any rain making its way to the island chain will help with yearly rainfall deficits, currently running around 3 inches at our Florida Keys climate sites.

Today... Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may contain strong winds. Highs in the lower to mid 80s. Southeast winds near 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

TODAY... SE moderate to fresh breezes (~15 knots), gentle to moderate breezes in the afternoon. Seas: Bay/Gulfside 1-2 ft, W of Marquesas 2-3 ft; Hawk Channel 2-4 ft, occasionally 5 ft; FL Straits 3-4 ft, occasionally 5 ft; SE Gulf 2-3 ft. Bay/nearshore waters a moderate chop, light to moderate chop in the afternoon. Showers likely, chance of thunderstorms.