159/160 observing locations currentCoverage details

Forecasts are withheld individually when their recorded expiry is reached; other independently current areas remain available.

National comparisons: Friday night, September 18-19. Other current local nights remain available on their place pages and map.

Each place changes to its coming night at natural dawn. Next forecast renewal is due by 2026-09-18T18:47:17.000Z.

State forecasts are available for 49 of 50 states. The map includes 149 current forecast areas and withholds 1 unavailable area. The next currently available identity expires at 2026-09-18T21:32:17.000Z.

Ketchikan, AK — unavailable: Current evidence cannot support a verified forecast for this location.
Alaska — unavailable: This state forecast is unavailable because at least one of its three regional forecasts is withheld. See the affected region for its reason.

Interactive state comparison

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Forecast source cycle: Sep 18 (UTC)

These states are tied in the current broad forecast. Compare their best windows and local map details before deciding.

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Scores are broad state-level planning signals, not target-specific or site-level guarantees.

Tied tonight

Arkansas

99/100 - Good

Best window: Friday 8:30 PM CDT-Sat, 5:30 AM CDT

Broad forecast signal: No material limiter

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Tied tonight

Louisiana

99/100 - Good

Best window: Friday 8:00 PM CDT-Sat, 5:30 AM CDT

Broad forecast signal: No material limiter

View Louisiana forecast

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