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Breezy to Windy Conditions Expected This Weekend

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Much colder this weekend with breezy to windy conditions expected. Peak winds occur on Saturday, with gusts of 35-50 mph possible in most areas (highest near the coast), with 45-55+ mph gusts on the Eastern Shore. In addition, it will be very cold Saturday night with lows mainly in the teens (upper single digits possible across the Eastern Shore) and wind chills ranging from -5 to 0F near the coast (coldest on the Eastern Shore) and in the single digits above zero inland.

Here is a look at our the marine wind overview for the local waters. Wind gusts will gradually start to ramp up late tonight through Saturday, peaking Saturday into late Saturday evening. Additionally, with these storm-force gusts will produce freezing spray through the weekend.

A Storm Warning is in effect for the coastal waters and Chesapeake Bay, while a Gale Warning is in effect for the Currituck Sound and tidal rivers of eastern VA. The timeframe for the highest winds will be Saturday morning through late Saturday evening, though hazardous marine conditions are expected starting late tonight. Seas of 6-11 ft, occasionally to 15 ft are expected in areas in the Storm Warning, with 5-8 ft waves in the Chesapeake Bay.