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NWS Survey Confirms EF-0 Tornado Near New Windsor on Monday, March 16, 2026

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

Latest Marine Discussion:

.MARINE... Small Craft Advisories remain in effect for another few hours before winds diminish below criteria. Light winds to calm during the rest of today as high pressure builds overhead. Southwest winds may begin to increase Wed and Wed night high pressure departs, but winds look to remain below SCA criteria. SCAS may be needed in S'ly flow Thu and Thu night as a low pressure system passes well north of the area. The associated cold front will cross the NW flow in its wake. These gusty winds may continue into Sat. Update as of: 356 AM EDT Tue Mar 24 2026

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Marine Forecasts for the Lower Chesapeake Bay and Eastern VA Rivers

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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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