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This Week's Weather Timeline

Tonight's Chesapeake Bay Forecast

Tonight's Coastal Waters Forecast

Daily Weather Data

Much colder tonight in the wake of a cold front with lows in the mid 20s to mid 30s. Monday is looking like the coldest day of the period. There will also be a chance for some light wintry precipitation inland tomorrow afternoon and evening, as a series of disturbances push across the area. A light accumulation of sleet and snow is possible on grassy and elevated surfaces for areas mainly north of I-64. Warming up tomorrow night into Tuesday, with warmer conditions prevailing for the remainder of the week. Highs in the 60s and 70s are forecast for the latter half of the week, with highs approaching 80° well inland by weeks end.

Small Craft Advisories are in effect across all waters through tomorrow morning. For tonight Wind: NE 10-15 kt w/ gusts to 20 kt. Waves: 2-3 ft. For tomorrow: Wind: NE 15-20 kt w/ gusts to 25 kt. Waves: 3-4 ft

Small Craft Advisories are in effect for all waters. Tonight: Wind: NE 15-20 kt diminishing to 10-15 kt in the late evening and early morning then incr 15-20 kt late. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas: 3-4 ft. For tomorrow: Wind: NE 15-20 kt diminishing to 10-15 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas: 4-5 ft