Extreme Fire Weather Threat in Southern California; Chilly Weather for Much of U.S.; Heavy Rain in South Plains

Cold, Canadian air will cause Santa Ana winds to develop across southern California for extreme fire weather threats early this week, and critical Fire Weather threats through mid-week. This cold air is also plunging much of the U.S. below to much below normal temperatures, especially, across the High Plains. Heavy rains continue across the South Plains as moist air rides over this cold front.
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Last Update: 655 AM EDT Mon Oct 15 2018

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Wakefield, VA Local Forecast Office

4NM NW Gloucester Point VA

Marine Zone Forecast

Synopsis: ANZ600-152315- 655 AM EDT Mon Oct 15 2018 .Synopsis for Fenwick Island DE to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nautical miles Including Virginia Portion of the Chesapeake Bay Currituck Sound and Portions of the James, York, and Rappahannock rivers... An area of high pressure is moving off the coast this morning. A cold front will approach the area Monday afternoon and move through the region on Monday night. A reinforcing cold front should move through the region on Wednesday before high pressure builds over the area for the end of the week. $$

Today

SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 foot. A chance of showers early this morning, then a slight chance of showers late this morning.

Tonight

SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW late. Waves 1 foot. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.

Tue

N winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.

Tue Night

W winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 foot. A chance of showers after midnight.

Wed

W winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot. A chance of showers in the morning.

Wed Night

NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 foot.