Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Map of estimated Water Temperatures
List of Water Temperature observations (at bottom of page/list)

Latest Marine Discussion:

.MARINE... Winds will become southerly today as high pressure drifts off the coast. There could be a brief increase in winds this evening on the wider waters of the middle Bay, but the potential for a Small Craft Advisory is minimal. There may be a greater chance of southerly channeling warranting an advisory Thursday night into Friday. A cold front will press southward Friday night, and the ensuing northerly wind shift could result in advisory conditions. North to northwest winds may remain within SCA thresholds on Saturday in the wake of the cold front before diminishing some overnight. Scattered showers are possible throughout the weekend as the front moves through and potentially stalls for a bit, but timing remains uncertain as model guidance still shows some spread in where the front will linger. Update as of: 954 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026

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Marine Forecasts for the Lower Chesapeake Bay and Eastern VA Rivers

(These forecasts are provided by the Weather Forecast Office in Wakefield, VA)

Lower Chesapeake Bay

Smith Point to Windmill Point

Windmill Point to New Point Comfort

New Point Comfort to Little Creek

Little Creek to Cape Henry Incl. CBBT

Eastern VA Rivers

Rappahannock River (Urbanna-Windmill Pt)

York River

James River (Jamestown-James River Bridge)

James River (James River Bridge-HRBT)

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