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Winter Storm Watch

Ice Safety Message

Storm and Gale Watches

Marine Wind Overview

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for much of the area for this weekend's storm. Significant snowfall and strong winds are the primary impacts. Note- coastal flooding and very cold temperatures also expected.

With many areas seeing icy bodies of waters, including puddles, ponds, creeks, and some rivers, this is a reminder to NOT try and walk on any of them. The ice will be too thin to support you and could lead to injury or worse. Please practice ice safety!

A Storm Watch is in effect for the Chesapeake Bay, coastal waters, Currituck Sound, and Lower James, while a Gale Watch is in effect for the upper rivers. The timeframe for the highest winds will be Saturday Afternoon into Sunday night, though hazardous marine conditions are expected starting Friday night.

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