Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Last Update: 1246 PM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026

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21NM N Lewisetta VA

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

This Afternoon
E winds 5 kt...becoming SE late. Waves 1 ft.
Tonight
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
Fri
NW winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft.
Fri Night
SW winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft.
Sat
W winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
Sat Night
SW winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
Sun
E winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms in the afternoon. Showers likely with a chance of tstms through the night.
Mon
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of tstms.

winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.



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1246 PM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026
 
 

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