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August 14, 2026: 90 mph microburst confirmed in Charlottesville

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

Latest Marine Discussion:

.MARINE... Winds will be out of the north and northwest at less than 15 kts. Sub-SCA level conditions are expected Friday with winds still out of the north/northwest at less than 15 kts. Thunderstorm activity will be limited with rain chances returning from the south late Friday night into Saturday morning. More scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected Saturday afternoon and evening. Winds will turn more to the northeast at less than 15 kts. Could see some storms over the waters on Sunday as well, but chances remain around 30 percent for most. Northwest winds on Sunday shift to westerly on Monday, remaining below SCA criteria both days. There is a chance for showers and thunderstorms on Sunday, although chances are highest west of the waters. Should storms track over the waters, SMWs are possible. Update as of: 345 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 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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