Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies through Monday. Read More >

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

Latest Marine Discussion:

.MARINE... SCAs remain in effect for all waters through 10 AM in northwesterly flow. The forecast for this afternoon is challenging, as there's hints that the main channel of the Bay may have southerly winds, while much of the Tidal Potomac and potentially Baltimore Harbor may have westerly winds. Gusts to low-end SCA level may be possible in the locations that receive westerly flow, but confidence was too low to issue additional SCAs at this time. Winds will pick up out of the northwest late tonight into the day Tuesday behind a reinforcing cold front. Confidence is higher for SCA gusts during the day tomorrow. Thereafter, lighter winds are expected over the waters for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday as high pressure builds offshore. Winds are forecast to be out of the southeast on Wednesday and Thursday, and then out of the south on Friday. Update as of: 321 AM EDT Mon Apr 6 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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