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

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

Latest Marine Discussion:

.MARINE... Sub-SCA s'ly winds continue through daybreak. Winds gradually pick up out of the S to SW through the day, and could reach low-end SCA levels by the late afternoon/evening hours. However, warm air moving over much cooler waters could limit mixing and resultant wind speeds, especially over the wider waters. One place mixing should be efficient is over the middle and upper tidal Potomac River (narrower waterways) so have an SCA to account for this. A strong cold front will move over the waters tonight, causing winds to shift to out of the N. Showers and a few thunderstorms may accompany the frontal passage, with the best chance for storms across northern portions of the Bay (SMWs may be needed). Chances for precip will come to an end by daybreak Mon, but winds will remain gusty out of the NW through the day. SCAs will likely be needed Mon into Mon night. High pressure will provide light winds Tue. SW winds may begin to increase Tue night into Wed and may approach SCA levels. SCAs possible Thu and again Fri as the next front pushes in. Update as of: 259 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 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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