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Georgia Severe Local Area Emergency | Effective 10-17-2026 15:21

  • Headline: GDOT: 75N:I-285 NB/SB FULL CLOSURE EXITS 16-15
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 15:21
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 14:21
    Urgency: Immediate
    Severity: Severe
    Sender: GADOT,Atlanta,GA
    Areas: Cobb County GA, Fulton County GA

Georgia Severe Local Area Emergency | Effective 10-17-2026 15:21

  • Headline: GDOT:285W I-285 NB/SB Closed from exit 15 to 16
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 15:21
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 14:21
    Urgency: Immediate
    Severity: Severe
    Sender: GADOT,Atlanta,GA
    Areas: Cobb County GA, Fulton County GA

Georgia Severe Local Area Emergency | Effective 10-17-2026 15:19

  • Headline: GDOT: I-285 NB/SB Closed from exit 15 to 16
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 15:19
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 14:19
    Urgency: Immediate
    Severity: Severe
    Sender: GADOT,Atlanta,GA
    Areas: Fulton County GA

Texas Moderate Rip Current Statement | Effective 10/17/2026 15:25

  • Headline: Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 5:25PM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 15:25
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 05:00
    Urgency: Expected
    Severity: Moderate
    Sender: NWS Houston/Galveston TX
    Areas: Matagorda County TX, Brazoria County TX, Galveston County TX

, Alaska Unknown Hydrologic Outlook | Effective 10/17/2026 15:08

  • Headline: Hydrologic Outlook issued October 17 at 2:08PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 15:08
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 15:15
    Urgency: Future
    Severity: Unknown
    Sender: NWS Juneau AK
    Areas: Juneau City and Borough AK

Illinois Extreme Law Enforcement Warning | Effective 10-17-2026 14:57

  • Headline:
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 14:57
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 03:55
    Urgency: Immediate
    Severity: Extreme
    Sender: 201980,,Williamson County IL Emergency Management Agency
    Areas: Jackson County IL, Williamson County IL

Guam, Northern Mariana Islands Moderate High Surf Warning | Effective 10/17/2026 14:55

  • Headline: High Surf Warning issued October 18 at 7:55AM ChST until October 19 at 4:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 14:55
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 06:00
    Urgency: Expected
    Severity: Moderate
    Sender: NWS Tiyan GU
    Areas: Rota Municipality MP, Tinian Municipality MP, Saipan Municipality MP

Guam, Northern Mariana Islands Severe Coastal Flood Warning | Effective 10/17/2026 14:55

  • Headline: Coastal Flood Warning issued October 18 at 7:55AM ChST until October 19 at 4:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 14:55
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 06:00
    Urgency: Expected
    Severity: Severe
    Sender: NWS Tiyan GU
    Areas: Rota Municipality MP, Tinian Municipality MP, Saipan Municipality MP

Alaska Moderate Wind Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 14:51

  • Headline: Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 1:51PM AKDT until October 20 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 14:51
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 08:00
    Urgency: Expected
    Severity: Moderate
    Sender: NWS Fairbanks AK
    Areas: Southeast Fairbanks Census Area AK

Alaska Severe Winter Storm Watch | Effective 10/17/2026 14:47

  • Headline: Winter Storm Watch issued October 17 at 1:47PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 14:47
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 08:00
    Urgency: Future
    Severity: Severe
    Sender: NWS Fairbanks AK
    Areas: Southeast Fairbanks Census Area AK

Alaska Severe Winter Storm Watch | Effective 10/17/2026 14:47

  • Headline: Winter Storm Watch issued October 17 at 1:47PM AKDT until October 22 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 14:47
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 08:00
    Urgency: Future
    Severity: Severe
    Sender: NWS Fairbanks AK
    Areas: Southeast Fairbanks Census Area AK

Alaska Severe Winter Storm Watch | Effective 10/17/2026 14:47

  • Headline: Winter Storm Watch issued October 17 at 1:47PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 14:47
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 08:00
    Urgency: Future
    Severity: Severe
    Sender: NWS Fairbanks AK
    Areas: Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area AK, Fairbanks North Star Borough AK

Moderate Hazardous Seas Warning | Effective 10/17/2026 14:07

  • Headline: Hazardous Seas Warning issued October 17 at 2:07PM PDT until October 18 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 14:07
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 03:15
    Urgency: Expected
    Severity: Moderate
    Sender: NWS Medford OR
    Areas:

Moderate Hazardous Seas Warning | Effective 10/17/2026 14:07

  • Headline: Hazardous Seas Warning issued October 17 at 2:07PM PDT until October 18 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 14:07
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 03:15
    Urgency: Expected
    Severity: Moderate
    Sender: NWS Medford OR
    Areas:

North Carolina Minor Coastal Flood Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 12:46

  • Headline: Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 19 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 12:46
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 03:00
    Urgency: Expected
    Severity: Minor
    Sender: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
    Areas: Pamlico County NC, Craven County NC

North Carolina Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 10/17/2026 12:46

  • Headline: Beach Hazards Statement issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 12:46
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 03:00
    Urgency: Expected
    Severity: Moderate
    Sender: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
    Areas: Carteret County NC

North Carolina Minor Coastal Flood Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 12:46

  • Headline: Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 19 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 12:46
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 03:00
    Urgency: Expected
    Severity: Minor
    Sender: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
    Areas: Carteret County NC

North Carolina Minor Coastal Flood Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 12:46

  • Headline: Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 12:46
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 03:00
    Urgency: Expected
    Severity: Minor
    Sender: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
    Areas: Carteret County NC

North Carolina Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 12:46

  • Headline: High Surf Advisory issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 12:46
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 03:00
    Urgency: Expected
    Severity: Minor
    Sender: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
    Areas: Carteret County NC

North Carolina Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 10/17/2026 12:46

  • Headline: Beach Hazards Statement issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 12:46
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 03:00
    Urgency: Expected
    Severity: Moderate
    Sender: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
    Areas: Dare County NC

North Carolina Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 12:46

  • Headline: High Surf Advisory issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 12:46
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 03:00
    Urgency: Expected
    Severity: Minor
    Sender: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
    Areas: Hyde County NC

North Carolina Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 10/17/2026 12:46

  • Headline: Beach Hazards Statement issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 12:46
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 03:00
    Urgency: Expected
    Severity: Moderate
    Sender: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
    Areas: Dare County NC

North Carolina Severe Coastal Flood Warning | Effective 10/17/2026 12:46

  • Headline: Coastal Flood Warning issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 20 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 12:46
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 03:00
    Urgency: Expected
    Severity: Severe
    Sender: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
    Areas: Dare County NC

North Carolina Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 12:46

  • Headline: High Surf Advisory issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 20 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 12:46
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 03:00
    Urgency: Expected
    Severity: Minor
    Sender: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
    Areas: Dare County NC

North Carolina Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 12:46

  • Headline: High Surf Advisory issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 20 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
    Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 12:46
    Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 03:00
    Urgency: Expected
    Severity: Minor
    Sender: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
    Areas: Dare County NC

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Detailed Forecast

Today
Widespread frost before 10am. Sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 1 to 5 mph.

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 3 mph.

Monday
Areas of frost between 7am and 9am. Sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 2 mph.

Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 39. North wind around 2 mph.

Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 69.

Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 43.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 70.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 69.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 69.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

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U.S. Economy at a Glance

Updated: 10/18/2026 - 01:15
Real GDP
2.2%▼
Q2 2026 · BEA
Unemployment
4.2%▲
September 2026 · BLS
CPI (Index)
336.940▲
September 2026 · BLS
Fed Funds Rate
3.75-4.00%■
EFFR: 3.75%
Target range as of 2026-10-17 · Federal Reserve
Treasury Avg Rate
3.383%▲
2026-09-30 · Treasury
Sources: BLS · BEA · Treasury · Federal Reserve · FRED
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U.S. Markets at a Glance

Updated: 10/18/2026 - 01:15
10-Yr Treasury
5.10%▼
2026-10-15 · FRED
2-Yr Treasury
4.77%▼
2026-10-15 · FRED
Yield Curve
0.35%▲
2026-10-16 · FRED
30-Yr Mortgage
7.40%■
2026-10-15 · FRED
Jobless Claims
199,000▲
2026-10-10 · FRED
Consumer Sentiment
51.7▼
2026-08-01 · FRED
S&P 500
7,659▼
2026-10-16 · FRED
Source: FRED — Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

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