Potent Storm to Impact Most of the Country This Week

Multitude of significant hazards are in the forecast this week across the country. Severe thunderstorms are expected for the eastern third of the country through mid-week. Record warmth expected across the Deep South and Southeast. Excessive rainfall potential increases for the Ohio and Mississippi Valley. Winter storm for the Sierra Nevada and Intermountain West, spreading to Northern Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Small Craft Advisory until April 1, 04:00 PM EDT

Last Update: 208 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025

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Wakefield, VA Local Forecast Office

4NM ENE Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel 1st Island VA

Marine Zone Forecast

This Afternoon

S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: SE 3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 1 foot at 10 seconds.

Tonight

SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NW 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt late. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: S 3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 3 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.

Tue

N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Waves 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning.

Tue Night

NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming E after midnight. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds.

Wed

E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: E 3 ft at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds.

Wed Night

SE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

Thu

S winds 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Waves around 3 ft.

Thu Night

SW winds 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Waves around 3 ft.

Fri

SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Waves around 3 ft. A chance of showers in the afternoon.