Extreme Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.; Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.

Extremely critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop across the Great Basin and Southwest today, and exceptionally dry and windy conditions will promote rapid wildfire spread through the weekend. Scattered severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible across parts of the Ozark Plateau into lower Ohio Valley and parts of the northern Rockies into adjacent Great Plains. Read More >

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

Latest Marine Discussion:

.MARINE... Light and variable winds are expected over the waters today. Winds turn light out of the east to northeast on Sunday. Showers and thunderstorms are expected on and off over the course of the weekend, with Special Marine Warnings possible. Sub-SCA level east to southeast flow is expected Monday as high pressure builds into the region. Winds will become more southerly Tuesday before turning southwesterly mid to late weekend. SCA conditions will be tied to channeling mainly over the Chesapeake Bay Tuesday afternoon and evening, and again Wednesday afternoon and evening. This is especially true over the middle and open waters where brief SCA conditions are possible during this time. Update as of: 900 AM EDT Sat Jun 27 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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