Chesapeake Bay South Marine Forecast
GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON
TODAY SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW this morning, then becoming NE 10 to 15 kt this afternoon. Gusts up to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.TONIGHT E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
TUE E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Waves 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of tstms in the afternoon.
TUE NIGHT NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 5 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. Showers with a chance of tstms in the evening, then rain after midnight.
WED NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 5 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. Rain.
WED NIGHT NE winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 45 kt. Waves 6 to 7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft. Rain likely.
THU NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 6 to 7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft. A chance of rain in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
THU NIGHT N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 6 to 7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
FRI N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 5 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. A chance of showers.
FRI NIGHT N winds 25 to 30 kt. Gusts up to 40 kt, decreasing to 35 kt after midnight. Waves 4 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. A chance of showers in the evening. Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.