Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

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

Latest Marine Discussion:

.MARINE... A frontal zone currently stretches north of the waters up across central Pennsylvania. Weak gradients will keep marine winds below advisory thresholds. Isolated to scattered convection may fire up this afternoon with daytime heating. A couple of the more robust cells would be capable of Special Marine Warnings given some downburst potential. As the frontal zones sags southward across the area, winds shift to easterly tonight into Saturday. Winds could approach 20 knots over the southern waters by early Saturday before becoming more widespread through the day. Consequently, Small Craft Advisories will likely be needed across most marine zones on Saturday. Winds further increase in strength on Saturday night with a shift to northeasterlies. Gusts up to 20 to 25 knots are possible. As high pressure builds to the north, local marine wind fields shift to northerly with channeling effects possible on Sunday. Additional Small Craft Advisories will likely be needed. East winds remain below Small Craft Advisory criteria on Monday before becoming shifting to southeast and then southerly overnight into Tuesday. Small Craft Advisories are possible Tuesday afternoon as winds near criteria. As a cold front approaches and crosses over the waters, thunderstorms are possible. SMWs may be needed Tuesday afternoon. Update as of: 346 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 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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