High Winds and Blizzard Conditions in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in Southern California

A powerful winter storm will continue to bring widespread impacts to the central U.S. today. Blizzard conditions will continue across portions of the east-central and northern Plains while high winds to 65 mph will continue over portions of the west-central and northern Plains into this evening. Gusty offshore winds will drive several days of critical fire weather in southern California.
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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Small Craft Advisory in effect from January 16, 04:00 PM EST until January 17, 07:00 AM EST

Last Update: 358 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

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Wakefield, VA Local Forecast Office

4NM WNW Norfolk NAS VA

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

Synopsis: ANZ600-160915- 358 PM EST Fri Jan 15 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... A cold front crosses the area later this evening into early Saturday morning. High pressure builds to the south of the region Sunday and Monday. $$

Through 7 Pm

S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 foot. A slight chance of showers.

Tonight

S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W after midnight. Waves 1 foot. Showers until early morning, then a chance of showers late.

Sat

W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot. A chance of showers.

Sat Night

W winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Sun

W winds 15 kt, becoming SW late. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Sun Night

SW winds 10 kt. Waves 1 foot.