Critical Fire Weather in the Southern High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions to the southern High Plains through the weekend. A winter storm will track across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. into Saturday with areas of wintry mix and heavy snow from northern New York through southern Maine. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:26:31 pm AST

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[Feb 20] 🌊⚠️ Hazardous Marine and Beach Conditions Continue Hazardous marine and coastal conditions will persist through tonight and into Saturday as a northerly swell 🌬️🌊 continues to impact the local waters. Seas between 6 and 8 feet will create rough conditions for small craft 🚤, and life-threatening rip currents are expected along north-facing beaches 🏖️. Beachgoers should exercise extreme caution ⚠️, as breaking waves and strong currents can quickly become dangerous. A Small Craft Advisory and a High Risk of Rip Currents remain in effect. [20 de febrero] 🌊⚠️ Condiciones Marítimas y Costeras Peligrosas Continúan Las condiciones marítimas y costeras peligrosas persistirán esta noche y hasta el sábado debido a una marejada del norte 🌬️🌊 que continúa afectando las aguas locales. Se esperan oleajes entre 6 y 8 pies, generando condiciones peligrosas para embarcaciones pequeñas 🚤, junto con un alto riesgo de corrientes marinas en playas orientadas al norte 🏖️. Se exhorta a la ciudadanía a ejercer extrema precaución ⚠️, ya que las rompientes y corrientes fuertes pueden tornarse peligrosas rápidamente. Permanecen en efecto la Advertencia para Operadores de Embarcaciones Pequeñas y el Riesgo Alto de Corrientes Marinas. #PRwx #USVIwx

Critical Fire Weather in the Southern High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

NWS San Juan, PR