Storms in the Central U.S.; Active Weather Pattern to Approach the West

A few strong to severe storms with gusty winds and hail will be possible across parts of the Midwest on Wednesday. An approaching storm may produce showers with areas of gusty winds and heavy mountain snow on the West Coast.
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Last Update: 706 AM EDT Wed Oct 20 2021

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Wakefield, VA Local Forecast Office

10NM SE Chincoteague VA

Marine Zone Forecast

Synopsis: ANZ600-210015- 706 AM EDT Wed Oct 20 2021 .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... High pressure builds into the Southeast through Thursday. A cold front crosses the region late Friday. Weak high pressure builds back in from the north for the weekend. $$

Today

W winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt late. Seas around 2 ft. Dominant period 4 seconds.

Tonight

SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Mainly SE swell. Dominant period 4 seconds.

Thu

SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt late. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Dominant period 4 seconds.

Thu Night

SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Dominant period 5 seconds.

Fri

SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft, subsiding to 3 ft in the afternoon. Dominant period 6 seconds. A chance of showers in the afternoon.

Fri Night

W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW in the late evening and overnight. Seas around 2 ft. Mainly S swell. Dominant period 6 seconds. A chance of showers.

Sat

NW winds 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.

Sat Night

NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 2 ft.

Sun

NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft.

Sun Night

SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 2 ft.