Weather Story for Southeast VA, Northeast NC & Southern MD

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Coastal Waters Forecast

Chesapeake Bay Forecast

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Isolated to scattered strong to severe storms are possible across the northern half of the area late this afternoon into tonight. Gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall are the primary threats.

SW winds of 15-25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this morning diminish to 10-15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt this afternoon. Winds become NE 10-15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt tomorrow behind a cold front. Seas of 4-5 ft north and 3-4 ft south this morning subside to 2-4 ft this afternoon and 2-3 ft tomorrow. SCAs are in effect across the coastal waters north of Cape Charles Light through early this afternoon. SCAs end by 10 AM for the coastal waters between Cape Charles Light and the VA/NC border.

SW winds of 15-25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this morning diminish to 5-10 kt with gusts up to 15 kt this afternoon. Winds become NE 10-15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt tomorrow behind a cold front. Waves of 3-4 ft this morning subside to 1-2 ft this afternoon. SCAs are in effect across the Chesapeake Bay and Lower James River through 10 AM and for the upper rivers through 8 AM.