Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Map of estimated Water Temperatures
List of Water Temperature observations (at bottom of page/list)

Latest Marine Discussion:

.MARINE... Scattered showers and thunderstorms moving across the waters this afternoon could produce gusty winds and small hail. Special Marine Warnings may need to be issued for parts of the waters, with the threat being highest over the Potomac River. A backdoor cold front slides into the area tonight through the weekend. East winds are expected to increase Saturday morning, and become strongest Saturday evening into Sunday morning. Small Craft Advisories were issued for all the waters, with gusts of 25-30 knots likely Saturday afternoon into Saturday night. As high pressure builds to the north, local marine wind fields shift to northerly with channeling effects possible on Sunday. Additional Small Craft Advisories will likely be needed into Monday as the high moves offshore, though winds look to decrease during the second half of the day on Monday. Easterly winds are expected to shift southeasterly overnight between late Tuesday into Wednesday morning, with winds expected to stay below SCA thresholds during that time. Winds towards the northern Chesapeake Bay are expected to remain between 5-10 knots, with winds towards the south potentially gusting up to 15 knots on Tuesday morning before staying at or below 10 knots through Wednesday evening. Update as of: 853 PM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026

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Marine Forecasts for the Lower Chesapeake Bay and Eastern VA Rivers

(These forecasts are provided by the Weather Forecast Office in Wakefield, VA)

Lower Chesapeake Bay

Smith Point to Windmill Point

Windmill Point to New Point Comfort

New Point Comfort to Little Creek

Little Creek to Cape Henry Incl. CBBT

Eastern VA Rivers

Rappahannock River (Urbanna-Windmill Pt)

York River

James River (Jamestown-James River Bridge)

James River (James River Bridge-HRBT)

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