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Tonight's Chesapeake Bay Forecast

Tonight's Coastal Waters Forecast

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A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect across coastal areas adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay, upper rivers, and Atlantic Ocean today. Inundation of 1 to 3 feet above ground level is expected. Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Do not drive through flooded roads.

A coastal storm continues to impact the region tonight. The forecast generally remains on track, with moderate to major tidal flooding ongoing across the lower Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic ocean, and up the tidal rivers. Another round of minor to moderate coastal flooding is expected tomorrow morning, with a few localized areas reaching major. Wind Advisories remain in effect for those near the coast, with gusts of 40-50 mph possible. Expected rainfall amounts are below an inch and there is little risk of flash flooding through the remainder of the event.

Here is the forecast for the Chesapeake Bay. Tonight: 25-30kt with gusts to 35 to 40 kt. Waves of 4-7 ft. Tomorrow: N winds of 15-25 kt with gusts of 30-35 kt. Waves of 3-5 ft. A Gale Warning remains in effect for the Bay and lower James. Small Craft Advisories for the Upper James/York and Rappahanock Rivers.

Here is the forecast for the Coastal Waters. Tonight: NE winds 25-40 kts with gusts of 40-45 kt will diminish to 15-30 kts with gusts of 25-35 kts. Seas of 11-19 ft. Tomorrow: NW-N winds 20-25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas of 8-13 ft. A Gale Warning remains in effect for all coastal waters.