Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall Wednesday

Severe thunderstorms will be possible over parts of the northern Plains again Wednesday which could bring large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. Thunderstorms with heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flooding over parts of the southern and northern Plains Wednesday. Read More >

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

Latest Marine Discussion:

.MARINE... Winds will drop back below SCA levels this evening as high pressure builds overhead. No marine hazards are expected Wednesday and Thursday as high pressure moves overhead. Some near SCA level southerly channeling is possible Thursday evening into Friday morning over the middle and lower waters, although confidence is low at this time. Winds will be out of the north/northeast through Wednesday before switching back to the south and southwest Thursday. High pressure will slide off the southeast coast Friday and Saturday. Winds may fluctuate between westerly and southerly. Some marginal southerly channeling events could unfold along the bay during each evening/overnight. A cold front will approach from the north Sunday afternoon or evening and could bring some gusty thunderstorms. Update as of: 904 PM EDT Tue Jun 2 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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