Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

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

Latest Marine Discussion:

.MARINE... Winds will remain out of the east this afternoon. SCAs are in effect later this afternoon through tonight for the Lower Tidal Potomac and our southernmost Bay zones. Elsewhere, MWSs or SMWs may be needed at times as showers and thunderstorms move over the waters. Any showers or thunderstorms should come to an end this evening shortly after sunset. Thereafter, great boating weather is expected Monday through mid week with no thunderstorm potential. Winds will generally be out of the southeast tomorrow, south on Tuesday, southwest on Wednesday, and northwest on Thursday. Update as of: 312 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 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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