Showers and Storms continue across the East; Heat, Critical Fire Weather, Drought, and Poor Air Quality continues in the West
A series of fronts will focus locally heavy showers and storms across portions of the central and eastern U.S. through the end of the workweek. Dangerous to extreme heat continues across the Southwest U.S., eventually spreading eastward over the weekend into early next week. Elevated fire weather conditions continue across the Great Basin, with degraded air quality lingering across the Northwest. Read More >
| 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: 758 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026 | |
Today: S winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt this afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms this morning, then a slight chance of showers and tstms this afternoon. Tonight: S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft. Thu: S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft. Thu Night: S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft. Fri: SW winds 10 kt. Waves 2 ft. Fri Night: SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 ft. A chance of showers and tstms. Sat: SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 ft. A chance of showers and tstms. Sun: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms. | |
| Zone Forecast: Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA (ANZ534) | |
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