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NWS Survey Confirms EF-0 Tornado Near New Windsor on Monday, March 16, 2026

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

Latest Marine Discussion:

.MARINE... Winds will remain southerly to southeasterly at 5-10 kts tonight. Weak gradients through Friday should limit the gust potential over the waters. Some southerly channeling effects by Friday afternoon and night which could require a Small Craft Advisory. Light westerly winds are forecast Saturday as high pressure slides by to the north. Southwest winds will be increasing Saturday night into Sunday, then a cold front will bring an abrupt shift to north- northwest Sunday night. Small Craft Advisories will likely be needed Sunday through Monday. Update as of: 852 PM EDT Wed Mar 18 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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