Severe Weather and Heavy Rain Along the Central Gulf Coast; Pacific Storm in the Northwest

Showers and thunderstorms pose a risk for a couple of tornadoes, occasional damaging gusts, and some scattered flash flooding along the central Gulf Coast. A Pacific storm system continues to bring gusty winds, lower elevation rain, and hazardous mountain snow to the northwestern U.S.. Read More >

The 2025 recreational beach forecast season starts this week and ends on Tuesday September 30th!

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Recreational Beach Forecast Infographic

To check the latest recreational beach forecast, go to: https://www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards?wfo=LOT

The latest text recreational beach forecast can be found HERE
First issuances of 2025 season were on Wednesday May 21st.

Beach Hazards and Water Safety Awareness

National Safe Boating Week

Be cautious in cold water. Cold water shock and hypothermia are real threats on the Great Lakes, especially early in the season.

For more information, visit www.weather.gov/safety/coldwater

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Severe Weather and Heavy Rain Along the Central Gulf Coast; Pacific Storm in the Northwest

The 2025 Recreational Beach Forecast Season Starts this Week!