Remnants of Arthur and Heavy Rainfall Across the South; Fire Weather Threat in the West

Life-threatening, potentially catastrophic flash flooding expected along the central Gulf Coast as the remnants of Arthur track across the area. Isolated brief tornadoes and damaging gusts remain possible overnight in the Southeast. Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms may cause lightning-ignited fires and erratic behavior due to gusty winds across parts of the West Friday. Read More >

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

Latest Marine Discussion:

.MARINE... Winds are beginning to taper off this evening, so have dropped the Gale Warnings that were in effect and converted all to Small Craft Advisories. This will drop off quickly from NW to SE overnight, with a lull into Friday morning as the front slows down and the remnants of Arthur pass to the south. Marginal Small Craft Advisories may be needed for portions of the waters Friday afternoon in northwest flow associated with the remnants of Arthur. SCA conditions are likely Saturday as a secondary front crosses the waters. Winds will turn to the northwest with gusts up to 20 kts. Winds will gradually taper Saturday evening and night before turning southeasterly Sunday. Hazardous conditions return to the forecast late SUnday night into MOnday as low pressure passes north of the water. Expect additional SCAs for the waters under increased south/southeasterly flow. No marine hazards Tuesday. Update as of: 909 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 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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