Severe Thunderstorms in the Southeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Northern Plains

Isolated severe storms with locally damaging wind gusts and hail are possible from the coastal Carolinas into the Florida Peninsula, and along the central Gulf Coast. Heavy rain may cause localized areas of flash flooding in the Gulf Coast. Gusty winds and dry conditions may produce elevated to critical fire weather across the northern/central Plains. Record heat is expected in the West. Read More >

HIGH SURF

Large waves breaking on or near the shore resulting from swells spawned by a distant storm.

High Surf Terminology

High Surf Advisory	A high surf advisory is issued when breaking wave action poses a threat to life and property within the surf zone.
High Surf Warning	A high surf warning is issued when breaking wave action results in an especially heightened threat to life and property within the surf zone.