Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Ohio Valley; Record Warmth in the Central U.S.

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Ohio Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

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

Latest Marine Discussion:

.MARINE... A brief surge of north to northeast winds expected through this afternoon, with winds around 10-15 knots. Some gusts around 20 knots are possible through this afternoon. A Small Craft Advisory is currently in effect until 1100 AM this morning during the period of peak wind gusts. Winds diminish this evening and turn south. Southerly channeling likely produces SCA conditions across all the waters by early Friday afternoon. A line of showers and thunderstorms is likely to move across the waters Friday evening. Special Marine Warnings may be needed for thunderstorms capable of producing wind gusts over 35-40 knots. Winds turn northwest behind a strong cold front Friday night into Saturday. Gale conditions are possible during this time, especially over the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Regardless, hazardous marine conditions with peak gusts around 25-30 knots. Winds start to slowly diminish Saturday night, but still gust around 20-25 knots. SCA-level wind conditions could linger Sunday morning before subsiding below SCA criteria by Sunday evening and into next week. Northeasterly winds on Sunday shift east to southerly on Monday. Update as of: 1000 AM EDT Thu Oct 15 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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