Flooding Continues in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Plains

From the Lower Mississippi into the Ohio Valley, widespread moderate to major river flooding is ongoing and will continue through at least late week. Cold temperatures, near or below freezing Wednesday morning will be felt across areas that were impacted by the recent multi-day storms. Dry conditions and gusty winds will contribute to critical fire weather Wednesday over parts of the Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Apr 9, 2025 at 1:24:13 am EDT

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Slight chance of thunderstorms

- Showers likely tonight.
- Slight chance of thunderstorms tonight.
- West to northwest winds shift to northwest and become breezy tonight, especially for the Middle and Lower Keys.

UPPER KEYS:
OVERNIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid to upper 60s. West to northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest and increasing to near 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
MIDDLE AND LOWER KEYS:
OVERNIGHT...Showers likely. Becoming breezy. Lows near 70. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest to north and increasing to 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

SMALL CRAFT SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION FOR INCREASING WINDS!
OVERNIGHT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters a light to moderate chop, becoming choppy. Numerous showers.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT!
OVERNIGHT...Northwest to north winds near 15 knots, increasing to near 20 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building to 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. West of the Marquesas Keys, seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, building to 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop, becoming rough. Numerous showers.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT!
WESTERN HAWK CHANNEL:
OVERNIGHT...Northwest winds near 15 knots, becoming northwest to north and increasing to near 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. West of Cosgrove Shoal Light, seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, building to 5 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop, becoming rough. Numerous showers.
EASTERN HAWK CHANNEL:
OVERNIGHT...West to northwest winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northwest and increasing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming choppy. Numerous showers.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT!
WINDS AND SEAS HIGHER IN AND NEAR SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS!
WESTERN STRAITS:
OVERNIGHT...West to northwest winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northwest to north and increasing to near 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 7 feet, building to 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: West to northwest 5 feet at 6 seconds and east to southeast 1 foot at 5 seconds. Winds and seas higher in and around numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms.
EASTERN STRAITS:
OVERNIGHT...Southwest to west winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northwest and increasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building to 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: West to northwest 3 feet at 5 seconds and southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. Winds and seas higher in and around widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT!
OVERNIGHT...Northwest to north winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to near 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, building to 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 6 feet at 7 seconds. Scattered showers.