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Latest Marine Discussion:

.MARINE... SCA-level gusts continue across middle portions of the Bay early this morning, but winds are gradually on the decrease. Sub-SCA level south to southwesterly winds are expected over all waters by mid-morning. Winds will remain sub-SCA level in nature until a strong cold front moves over the waters later tonight. Winds will abruptly shift to the northwest and pick up out of the northwest. Most gusts are expected to be around 30 kt, but a few gusts could briefly reach low-end Gale levels for a brief time tonight immediately behind the front. SCAs have been issued for tonight through the day tomorrow. An SMW or short-fused Gale may need to be considered if winds trend stronger. Winds will decrease in magnitude slightly during the day Thursday, but still remain solidly at SCA level out of the west-northwest. Another surge of wind is expected Thursday night within westerly flow. At the moment it looks like either low-end Gale gusts or very high end SCA gusts with that surge. A Gale Watch has been issued for the Thursday night period. Winds will decrease and shift to out of the south on Friday. Gusts may potentially reach low-end SCA levels Friday afternoon into Friday night. SCAs are possible in southerly flow through Saturday. A cold front will move through late Saturday, and additional advisories may be needed in westerly flow through Sunday. Update as of: 400 AM EST Wed Jan 14 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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