Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA (ANZ534) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA (ANZ534)
Issued by: National Weather Service Baltimore, MD/Washington, D.C.
Last Update: 459 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026




Rest Of This Afternoon: S winds 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 3 ft.

Tonight: S winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming SW late. Gusts up to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

Sun: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Sun Night: S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Mon: S winds around 5 kt...increasing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt in the afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Mon Night: S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft.

Tue: S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

Wed: S winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming W 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers through the night.







Zone Forecast: Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA (ANZ534)

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