Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Mar 18, 2026 at 12:42:55 pm AST

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[March 18th] ⚠️ Rough seas and life-threatening rip currents continue across most local waters, and coastal areas of the islands. ⚠️ Oleaje picado y peligroso al igual que corrientes marinas amenazantes a la vida continúan a través de la mayoría de las aguas y áreas costeras de las islas. #prwx #usviwx

[March 18th] High Rip Current Risk in effect for all east, north and southern beaches of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Hay un Riesgo Alto de Corrientes Marinas para las playas del este, norte y sur de Puerto Rico y las Islas Virgenes Estadounidenses. #prwx #usviwx

🌊🚨NWS San Juan invites you to participate in the upcoming Caribe Wave 2026: Tsunami Exercise. 📆This DRILL is scheduled for Thursday, March 19th, 2026, at 11 AM AST. 🔗Register at: tsunamizone.org/register | 🌊🚨El SNM en San Juan le invita a participar en el próximo Caribe Wave 2026: Ejercicio de Tsunami. 📆Este SIMULACRO se llevará a cabo el jueves, 19 de marzo de 2026, a las 11 AM AST. 🔗Regístrese en: tsunamizone.org/register #PRwx #USVIwx #CaribeWave #CaribeWave2026 #Tsunamis #TsunamiPreparedness