Cold Front Moving Through the Northeast U.S. Monday; Atmospheric River to Impact the Pacific Northwest Midweek

A cold front will cross the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. through Monday with gusty winds and areas of rain showers. A strong atmospheric river is expected to move into the Pacific Northwest by midweek bringing a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and mountain snows for parts of Washington, Oregon, northern California, and the Sierra Nevada. Read More >

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

Latest Marine Discussion:

.MARINE... A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through midday today as high pressure builds from the southwest. Winds drop below SCA criteria tonight before increasing again on Wednesday. Southwest winds gust 20 to 30 knots across the waters on Wednesday with Small Craft Advisories likely. Winds diminish on Thursday with northwest winds dropping below criteria Thursday night. Hazardous marine conditions are likely on Friday ahead of an approaching cold front. SCA conditions are likely due to southerly winds gusting around 20-25 knots across all the waters Friday afternoon into Friday night. Winds diminish Saturday morning, but are forecast to be right around SCA levels through Saturday night. Update as of: 359 AM EST Tue Nov 4 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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