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The Transmission of All-Hazards NOAA Weather Radio Washington WNG736 will move slightly on Thursday.

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

Latest Marine Discussion:

.MARINE... Winds remain well below Small Craft Advisory criteria through the weekend, gusting 10 knots or less. Light northwest winds today become light and variable overnight. Winds shift to easterly Friday, blowing 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. On Saturday, winds remain light out of the east. Isolated thunderstorms are possible over the waters Thursday and Friday with SMWs possible, although not likely. No marine hazards are expected on Saturday as precipitation is expected to remain west of the waters. Southerly winds on Sunday will become northerly Sunday night or Monday as a front moves through the area. Thunderstorm chances look to remain fairly isolated. Easterly winds may increase Tuesday, but it remains uncertain if advisories will be needed. Update as of: 256 PM EDT Thu Aug 14 2025

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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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