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Seven-day Weather Risk Overview

The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.

	Tue 7/21	Wed 7/22	Thu 7/23	Fri 7/24	Sat 7/25	Sun 7/26	Mon 7/27
risk level	10 out of 10	10 out of 10	10 out of 10	10 out of 10	10 out of 10	3.3000000000000003 out of 10	5.0 out of 10

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Risk Factors

The graphic shows the weather factors that have some risk for the next 7 days. Click on the colored boxes to see what the risk factors is based on and what impact it may have.

	Tue 7/21	Wed 7/22	Thu 7/23	Fri 7/24	Sat 7/25	Sun 7/26	Mon 7/27
Rip Current Risk						Rip Current Risk: risk level 0	Rip Current Risk: risk level 0
Extreme Heat Risk	Extreme Heat Risk: risk level 0
Lightning Risk			Lightning Risk: risk level 0	Lightning Risk: risk level 0	Lightning Risk: risk level 0
Wind Risk			Wind Risk: risk level 0	Wind Risk: risk level 0	Wind Risk: risk level 0	Wind Risk: risk level 0	Wind Risk: risk level 0
Marine Hazard Risk			Marine Hazard Risk: risk level 0	Marine Hazard Risk: risk level 0	Marine Hazard Risk: risk level 0	Marine Hazard Risk: risk level 0	Marine Hazard Risk: risk level 0
Excessive Rainfall Risk			Excessive Rainfall Risk: risk level 0	Excessive Rainfall Risk: risk level 0	Excessive Rainfall Risk: risk level 0	Excessive Rainfall Risk: risk level 0	Excessive Rainfall Risk: risk level 0
HTI-StormSurgeThreat		HTI-StormSurgeThreat: risk level 0	HTI-StormSurgeThreat: risk level 0	HTI-StormSurgeThreat: risk level 0	HTI-StormSurgeThreat: risk level 0	HTI-StormSurgeThreat: risk level 0	HTI-StormSurgeThreat: risk level 0
HTI-FloodingRainThreat		HTI-FloodingRainThreat: risk level 0	HTI-FloodingRainThreat: risk level 0	HTI-FloodingRainThreat: risk level 0	HTI-FloodingRainThreat: risk level 0	HTI-FloodingRainThreat: risk level 0	HTI-FloodingRainThreat: risk level 0

No impact in 8 other categories: Severe Thunderstorm Risk, Tornado Risk, Thunderstorm Wind Risk, Hail Risk, Fog Risk, Fire Weather Risk, HTI-WindThreat, HTI-TornadoThreat

Tuesday: Rip Current Risk

3: High

Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone.

Determining Risk

We base this risk on local weather office rip current risk forecasts. These consider swell height/period, wind speed/direction, and other parameters.

Risk Map

Risk Levels

Rip Current Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Low	The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, and piers.
2:Moderate	Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone.
3:High	Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone.

Wednesday: Rip Current Risk

3: High

Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone.

Determining Risk

We base this risk on local weather office rip current risk forecasts. These consider swell height/period, wind speed/direction, and other parameters.

Risk Map

Risk Levels

Rip Current Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Low	The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, and piers.
2:Moderate	Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone.
3:High	Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone.

Thursday: Rip Current Risk

3: High

Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone.

Determining Risk

We base this risk on local weather office rip current risk forecasts. These consider swell height/period, wind speed/direction, and other parameters.

Risk Map

Risk Levels

Rip Current Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Low	The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, and piers.
2:Moderate	Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone.
3:High	Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone.

Friday: Rip Current Risk

3: High

Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone.

Determining Risk

We base this risk on local weather office rip current risk forecasts. These consider swell height/period, wind speed/direction, and other parameters.

Risk Map

Risk Levels

Rip Current Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Low	The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, and piers.
2:Moderate	Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone.
3:High	Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone.

Saturday: Rip Current Risk

3: High

Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone.

Determining Risk

We base this risk on local weather office rip current risk forecasts. These consider swell height/period, wind speed/direction, and other parameters.

Risk Map

Risk Levels

Rip Current Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Low	The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, and piers.
2:Moderate	Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone.
3:High	Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone.

Wednesday: Extreme Heat Risk

1: Limited

Limited Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 98-102 degrees. Heat exhaustion possible with prolonged exposure.

Determining Risk

We base this risk on local weather office temperature and/or heat index forecasts.

Risk Map

Risk Levels

Extreme Heat Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Limited Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 98-102 degrees. Heat exhaustion possible with prolonged exposure.
2:Elevated	Elevated Excessive Heat risk. Heat index 103-107 degrees. Heat exhaustion likely with prolonged exposure.
3:Significant	Significant Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 108-112 degrees. Dangerous and potentially deadly heat stroke likely with prolonged exposure.
4:Extreme	Extreme Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 113 degrees or higher. Dangerous and potentially deadly heat stroke likely with limited exposure.

Thursday: Extreme Heat Risk

1: Limited

Limited Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 98-102 degrees. Heat exhaustion possible with prolonged exposure.

Determining Risk

We base this risk on local weather office temperature and/or heat index forecasts.

Risk Map

Risk Levels

Extreme Heat Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Limited Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 98-102 degrees. Heat exhaustion possible with prolonged exposure.
2:Elevated	Elevated Excessive Heat risk. Heat index 103-107 degrees. Heat exhaustion likely with prolonged exposure.
3:Significant	Significant Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 108-112 degrees. Dangerous and potentially deadly heat stroke likely with prolonged exposure.
4:Extreme	Extreme Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 113 degrees or higher. Dangerous and potentially deadly heat stroke likely with limited exposure.

Friday: Extreme Heat Risk

1: Limited

Limited Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 98-102 degrees. Heat exhaustion possible with prolonged exposure.

Determining Risk

We base this risk on local weather office temperature and/or heat index forecasts.

Risk Map

Risk Levels

Extreme Heat Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Limited Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 98-102 degrees. Heat exhaustion possible with prolonged exposure.
2:Elevated	Elevated Excessive Heat risk. Heat index 103-107 degrees. Heat exhaustion likely with prolonged exposure.
3:Significant	Significant Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 108-112 degrees. Dangerous and potentially deadly heat stroke likely with prolonged exposure.
4:Extreme	Extreme Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 113 degrees or higher. Dangerous and potentially deadly heat stroke likely with limited exposure.

Saturday: Extreme Heat Risk

1: Limited

Limited Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 98-102 degrees. Heat exhaustion possible with prolonged exposure.

Determining Risk

We base this risk on local weather office temperature and/or heat index forecasts.

Risk Map

Risk Levels

Extreme Heat Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Limited Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 98-102 degrees. Heat exhaustion possible with prolonged exposure.
2:Elevated	Elevated Excessive Heat risk. Heat index 103-107 degrees. Heat exhaustion likely with prolonged exposure.
3:Significant	Significant Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 108-112 degrees. Dangerous and potentially deadly heat stroke likely with prolonged exposure.
4:Extreme	Extreme Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 113 degrees or higher. Dangerous and potentially deadly heat stroke likely with limited exposure.

Sunday: Extreme Heat Risk

1: Limited

Limited Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 98-102 degrees. Heat exhaustion possible with prolonged exposure.

Determining Risk

We base this risk on local weather office temperature and/or heat index forecasts.

Risk Map

Risk Levels

Extreme Heat Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Limited Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 98-102 degrees. Heat exhaustion possible with prolonged exposure.
2:Elevated	Elevated Excessive Heat risk. Heat index 103-107 degrees. Heat exhaustion likely with prolonged exposure.
3:Significant	Significant Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 108-112 degrees. Dangerous and potentially deadly heat stroke likely with prolonged exposure.
4:Extreme	Extreme Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 113 degrees or higher. Dangerous and potentially deadly heat stroke likely with limited exposure.

Monday: Extreme Heat Risk

2: Elevated

Elevated Excessive Heat risk. Heat index 103-107 degrees. Heat exhaustion likely with prolonged exposure.

Determining Risk

We base this risk on local weather office temperature and/or heat index forecasts.

Risk Map

Risk Levels

Extreme Heat Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Limited Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 98-102 degrees. Heat exhaustion possible with prolonged exposure.
2:Elevated	Elevated Excessive Heat risk. Heat index 103-107 degrees. Heat exhaustion likely with prolonged exposure.
3:Significant	Significant Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 108-112 degrees. Dangerous and potentially deadly heat stroke likely with prolonged exposure.
4:Extreme	Extreme Excessive Heat Risk. Heat index 113 degrees or higher. Dangerous and potentially deadly heat stroke likely with limited exposure.

Tuesday: Lightning Risk

1: Limited

Limited Lightning Risk. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible. Be aware of thunderstorms in your area and be prepared to take shelter.

Determining Risk

We base this risk on local weather office thunderstorm forecasts.

Risk Map

Risk Levels

Lightning Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Limited Lightning Risk. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible. Be aware of thunderstorms in your area and be prepared to take shelter.
2:Elevated	Elevated Lightning Risk. Numerous thunderstorms possible. Plan to stop all outdoor activity and move to shelters.
3:Significant	Significant Lightning Risk. Widespread thunderstorms possible. Plan to stop all outdoor activity and move to shelters.

Wednesday: Lightning Risk

1: Limited

Limited Lightning Risk. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible. Be aware of thunderstorms in your area and be prepared to take shelter.

Determining Risk

We base this risk on local weather office thunderstorm forecasts.

Risk Map

Risk Levels

Lightning Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Limited Lightning Risk. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible. Be aware of thunderstorms in your area and be prepared to take shelter.
2:Elevated	Elevated Lightning Risk. Numerous thunderstorms possible. Plan to stop all outdoor activity and move to shelters.
3:Significant	Significant Lightning Risk. Widespread thunderstorms possible. Plan to stop all outdoor activity and move to shelters.

Sunday: Lightning Risk

1: Limited

Limited Lightning Risk. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible. Be aware of thunderstorms in your area and be prepared to take shelter.

Determining Risk

We base this risk on local weather office thunderstorm forecasts.

Risk Map

Risk Levels

Lightning Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Limited Lightning Risk. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible. Be aware of thunderstorms in your area and be prepared to take shelter.
2:Elevated	Elevated Lightning Risk. Numerous thunderstorms possible. Plan to stop all outdoor activity and move to shelters.
3:Significant	Significant Lightning Risk. Widespread thunderstorms possible. Plan to stop all outdoor activity and move to shelters.

Monday: Lightning Risk

1: Limited

Limited Lightning Risk. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible. Be aware of thunderstorms in your area and be prepared to take shelter.

Determining Risk

We base this risk on local weather office thunderstorm forecasts.

Risk Map

Risk Levels

Lightning Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Limited Lightning Risk. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible. Be aware of thunderstorms in your area and be prepared to take shelter.
2:Elevated	Elevated Lightning Risk. Numerous thunderstorms possible. Plan to stop all outdoor activity and move to shelters.
3:Significant	Significant Lightning Risk. Widespread thunderstorms possible. Plan to stop all outdoor activity and move to shelters.

Tuesday: Wind Risk

2: Elevated

Elevated Non-Thunderstorm Wind Risk. Scattered power outages possible. Outdoor items could blow around or be damaged. Hazardous driving conditions.

Determining Risk

We base this risk on local weather office wind speed/gust forecasts.

Risk Map

Risk Levels

Wind Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Limited Non-Thunderstorm Wind Risk. Unsecured items could blow around. Hazardous driving conditions for high-profile vehicles.
2:Elevated	Elevated Non-Thunderstorm Wind Risk. Scattered power outages possible. Outdoor items could blow around or be damaged. Hazardous driving conditions.
3:Significant	Significant Non-Thunderstorm Wind Risk. Trees and power lines could blow down and cause numerous power outages.
4:Extreme	Extreme Non-Thunderstorm Wind Risk. Numerous trees and power lines will blow down and cause widespread power outages.

Wednesday: Wind Risk

1: Limited

Limited Non-Thunderstorm Wind Risk. Unsecured items could blow around. Hazardous driving conditions for high-profile vehicles.

Determining Risk

We base this risk on local weather office wind speed/gust forecasts.

Risk Map

Risk Levels

Wind Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Limited Non-Thunderstorm Wind Risk. Unsecured items could blow around. Hazardous driving conditions for high-profile vehicles.
2:Elevated	Elevated Non-Thunderstorm Wind Risk. Scattered power outages possible. Outdoor items could blow around or be damaged. Hazardous driving conditions.
3:Significant	Significant Non-Thunderstorm Wind Risk. Trees and power lines could blow down and cause numerous power outages.
4:Extreme	Extreme Non-Thunderstorm Wind Risk. Numerous trees and power lines will blow down and cause widespread power outages.

Tuesday: Marine Hazard Risk

1: Limited

Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 15-20 knots and/or seas around 6 ft possible. Small craft should exercise caution.

Determining Risk

We base this risk on local weather office wind speed/gust and wave height forecasts.

Risk Map

Risk Levels

Marine Hazard Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 15-20 knots and/or seas around 6 ft possible. Small craft should exercise caution.
2:Elevated	Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 20-33 knots and/or seas greater than 6 ft possible. Hazardous conditions for small craft.
3:Significant	Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 34-49 knots and/or seas greater than 10 ft possible. Dangerous marine conditions.
4:Extreme	Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 50-63 knots and/or seas greater than 12 ft possible. Very dangerous marine conditions.

Wednesday: Marine Hazard Risk

1: Limited

Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 15-20 knots and/or seas around 6 ft possible. Small craft should exercise caution.

Determining Risk

We base this risk on local weather office wind speed/gust and wave height forecasts.

Risk Map

Risk Levels

Marine Hazard Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 15-20 knots and/or seas around 6 ft possible. Small craft should exercise caution.
2:Elevated	Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 20-33 knots and/or seas greater than 6 ft possible. Hazardous conditions for small craft.
3:Significant	Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 34-49 knots and/or seas greater than 10 ft possible. Dangerous marine conditions.
4:Extreme	Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 50-63 knots and/or seas greater than 12 ft possible. Very dangerous marine conditions.

Tuesday: Excessive Rainfall Risk

1: Limited

Limited Excessive Rainfall Risk. Ponding of water in streets, urban, and poorly drained areas is possible.

Determining Risk

We base this risk on the excessive rainfall outlook from the Weather Prediction Center. You can learn more about excessive rainfall on their website.

Risk Map

Risk Levels

Excessive Rainfall Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Limited Excessive Rainfall Risk. Ponding of water in streets, urban, and poorly drained areas is possible.
2:Elevated	Elevated Excessive Rainfall Risk. Flooding of streets, urban, and poorly drained areas, potentially isolating or impacting structures.
3:Significant	Significant Excessive Rainfall Risk. Considerable and life-threatening flash flooding. Numerous flooded roads, some closed, greatly restricting travel or isolating neighborhoods. Flash flooding affecting and entering structures.
4:Extreme	Extreme Excessive Rainfall Risk. Catastrophic, life-threatening flash flooding likely. Flash flooding entering structures. Widespread street closures with many neighborhoods becoming isolated by flood waters.

Wednesday: Excessive Rainfall Risk

1: Limited

Limited Excessive Rainfall Risk. Ponding of water in streets, urban, and poorly drained areas is possible.

Determining Risk

We base this risk on the excessive rainfall outlook from the Weather Prediction Center. You can learn more about excessive rainfall on their website.

Risk Map

Risk Levels

Excessive Rainfall Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Limited Excessive Rainfall Risk. Ponding of water in streets, urban, and poorly drained areas is possible.
2:Elevated	Elevated Excessive Rainfall Risk. Flooding of streets, urban, and poorly drained areas, potentially isolating or impacting structures.
3:Significant	Significant Excessive Rainfall Risk. Considerable and life-threatening flash flooding. Numerous flooded roads, some closed, greatly restricting travel or isolating neighborhoods. Flash flooding affecting and entering structures.
4:Extreme	Extreme Excessive Rainfall Risk. Catastrophic, life-threatening flash flooding likely. Flash flooding entering structures. Widespread street closures with many neighborhoods becoming isolated by flood waters.