Fire Weather Concerns for the Plains; Record Warmth Spreads

Dry and breezy conditions prevail across the High Plains where elevated to locally critical conditions continue through today. Meanwhile, record warmth increases and spreads across the South, Southwest and into southern California into this last weekend of February. Meanwhile, a fast moving system moves across the central Plains then off the mid-Atlantic by this evening. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 7:46:46 am AST

Watches, Warnings & Advisories

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Red Flag Warning

High Surf Advisory

Small Craft Advisory

Rip Current Statement

Life-threatening Beach Conditions & Hazardous Seas

High Surf is Dangerous — Stay Safe!

Escaping Rip Currents

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⚠ Life-Threatening Rip Currents, High Surf and Hazardous Seas Seas of 7–10 feet and dangerous breaking waves up to 15 feet are affecting Atlantic waters and north- and west-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, including Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. Rip currents are life-threatening. Small craft conditions are hazardous. Avoid entering the water and follow local beach flag warnings. ********************************** ⚠ Corrientes Marinas que Amenazan la Vida, Olas Rompientes y Oleaje Peligroso Se observan mares de 7 a 10 pies y olas rompientes peligrosas de hasta 15 pies en las aguas del Atlántico y en playas orientadas al norte y oeste de Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes Estadounidenses, incluyendo Culebra, St. Thomas y St. John. Las corrientes marinas son potencialmente mortales. Las condiciones son peligrosas para embarcaciones pequeñas. Evite entrar al agua y siga las banderas de advertencia en las playas.

STAY SAFE DURING HIGH SURF EVENTS: High surf events can be extremely dangerous and unpredictable. Large, powerful waves can sweep people off rocks, pull swimmers into deep water, and cause serious or fatal injuries — even for experienced beachgoers. During high surf, the National Weather Service urges the public to take extra precautions. Stay well back from the shoreline, avoid rocks, jetties, and coastal structures, and never turn your back on the ocean. If advisories or warnings are in effect, do not enter the water. Always watch ocean conditions before approaching the shore, and keep children and pets under close supervision. When high surf is present, the safest choice is to remain on land. | MANTÉNGASE SEGURO DURANTE EVENTOS DE OLEAJE ALTO: Los eventos de oleaje alto pueden ser extremadamente peligrosos e impredecibles. Las olas grandes y fuertes pueden arrastrar personas desde rocas o estructuras, llevar bañistas mar adentro y provocar lesiones graves o mortales, incluso a personas con experiencia. Durante eventos de oleaje alto, el Servicio Nacional de Meteorología exhorta a la ciudadanía a tomar precauciones adicionales. Manténgase alejado de la orilla, evite rocas, escolleras y estructuras costeras, y nunca le dé la espalda al mar. Si hay advertencias o avisos vigentes, no entre al agua. Observe las condiciones del mar antes de acercarse y mantenga a niños y mascotas bajo supervisión constante. Cuando hay oleaje alto, la opción más segura es permanecer en tierra firme.

If caught in a rip current, stay calm and don't swim against the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline, then at angle swim toward the beach.