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Tonight-Tuesday Winds & Wind Chill

Weekend Winter Weather Potential

Tonight's Chesapeake Bay Forecast

Tonight's Coastal Waters Forecast

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Wind chills drop to 10-20 F tonight as cold air continues to filter into our area. Single digit wind chills are also possible in the Piedmont and on the MD Eastern Shore. Dress for the cold and don't forget about pets!

Chances for impactful winter weather are increasing for this weekend, including potential for snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Impacts may begin as early as Friday night and continue into Sunday. Exact details remain unclear at this time, but users should keep a close eye on the evolving forecast this week.

Small Craft Advisories are in effect for the Bay. Tonight: Winds will transition from SW to NW at 10–20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the Middle Bay. Waves will generally be 2–3 ft in the open bay and 1–2 ft in the James River. Tomorrow: Conditions will improve throughout the day. NW winds will diminish to 5–10 kt by the afternoon with waves subsiding to 1–2 ft.

Small Craft Advisories are in effect for all coastal waters. Tonight: West winds will shift NW after midnight at 15–20 kt, with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas will be highest in the Northern Waters at 4–5 ft, while VA and NC waters will see 3–4 ft. Tomorrow: NW winds will persist at 10–15 kt (gusts to 20 kt) before diminishing in the afternoon. Seas will remain at 3–4 ft.