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Big Changes Ahead!

Coastal Waters Forecast

Chesapeake Bay Forecast

Key Weather Messages for Thursday, October 1, 2026 1) Above normal temperatures with dry conditions prevail through Friday. Highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. 2) An unsettled weather pattern with cooler and wetter conditions is likely for this weekend, then gradually drying out and remaining cool next week.

Remaining warm and dry through Friday. Highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Some big weather changes are on the way for this weekend though! A cold front moves through Saturday, bringing some showers along with gusty NE winds dropping highs to the 70s. Even cooler Sunday with widespread showers expected and highs in the 60s for much of the area (low to mid 70s southern areas). Drying out late Monday, with cooler temperatures persisting for much of next week with highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s to low 50s.

Generally light winds and sub-Small Craft Advisory conditions are expected tonight and Friday. Light S-SW winds will gradually increase ahead of an approaching cold front through Friday. Brief SCA conditions may be met with the cold front in the Ches. Bay early Saturday morning.

Generally light winds and sub-Small Craft Advisory conditions are expected tonight and Friday. Light S-SW winds will gradually increase ahead of an approaching cold front through Friday. Brief SCA conditions may be met with the cold front in the Ches. Bay early Saturday morning.