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3-Day Outlook

Today's Chesapeake Bay Forecast

Today's Coastal Waters Forecast

Daily Weather Data

Light freezing rain/drizzle is possible early the morning in the far NW, otherwise, low clouds, light rain and fog prevail this morning. Some partial clearing is possible in the south later in the day, but most areas will remain cloudy. Highs warming into the upper 40s to upper 50s for most, with some lower 60s possible in the far SE. Turning very warm mid to late week, with highs into the 60s & 70s Wed, then even warmer Thu-Fri with highs well into the 70s to lower 80s.

Today: NE wind 5-10 kt, becoming S this afternoon. Waves: 1 ft. Mostly cloudy with a low chance of morning rain for the middle bay. Tonight: S wind 5-10 kt with gusts up to 15 kt in the late evening and overnight. Waves: 1-2 ft. Mostly cloudy. No headlines in effect.

Today: NE wind 5-10 kt with gusts to 15 kt early, followed by a variable wind direction this afternoon. Seas: 4-5 ft. Mostly cloudy with a chance of morning rain for the northern waters. Tonight: S-SW wind 5-10 kt. Seas: 3-5 ft. Small Craft Advisories are in effect through this evening/early tonight for the coastal waters south of Chincoteague, VA.