Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 12:00:21 am AST

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National Weather Service Miami - South Florida

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[Mar 4 - 5:46 AM AST] 🌬️🍃Breezy to windy conditions are expected to continue this week, also resulting in choppy to rough seas, high risk of rip currents and fast-moving showers. 🌬️🍃Se espera que condiciones de brisa fuerte a ventosas continúen esta semana, también resultando en oleaje picado a agitado, riesgo alto de corrientes marinas y aguaceros de rápido movimiento. #PRwx #USVIwx

[Mar 4th | 5:22 AM] ⚠️🌬️⛵Winds will maintain choppy to rough seas for most of the local waters, with Small Craft Advisories in effect through at least late Friday. ‼️🏊🏻‍♂️🚩High Rip Current Risk for northern and eastern Puerto Rico and St. Croix. | [4 de mar | 5:22 AM] ⚠️🌬️⛵Los vientos mantendrán el oleaje picado a agitado, con Advertencias para Embarcaciones Pequeñas en efecto al menos hasta el viernes tarde en la noche. ‼️🏊🏻‍♂️🚩Riesgo alto de corrientes marinas para el norte y este de Puerto Rico y St. Croix. #PRwx #USVIwx

Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

NWS San Juan, PR