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Unsettled Weather in the Eastern U.S. through Memorial Day

Showers and thunderstorms are expected from Texas to the Northeast through Tuesday. Heavy rain will create mainly localized areas of flash flooding across the central Gulf Coast into the Appalachians. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions due to gusty winds and low humidity are expected through Tuesday across Oregon and Nevada. Showers and thunderstorms will develop over the Northwest. Read More >

Gusty onshore winds will result in building waves and strong currents developing at primarily Illinois Lake Michigan beaches today. The dangerous swimming conditions will persist into early evening and then conditions will improve into Sunday. Stay dry when waves are high!
A quiet, predominantly dry weather pattern will continue through early to mid next workweek, along with warm daytime temperatures inland, and notably cooler conditions near Lake Michigan. Gusty onshore winds today will result in dangerous swimming conditions at Illinois Lake Michigan beaches.