Synopsis For The Tidal Potomac And Md Portion Of The Chesapeake Bay
Low pres over southwest Virginia associated with former Tropical Storm Fay will slowly move northeast across the mid Atlantic through Friday. A cold front will move across the waters on Saturday. A Small Craft Advisory may be warranted late Saturday night into Sunday behind the front. High pressure is forecast to build in early next week.
Forecast as of 3:19 PM EDT on August 28, 2008
Chesapeake Bay From North Beach To Drum Point-
Chesapeake Bay From Drum Point To Smith Point-
Small Craft Advisory in effect until 10 PM EDT this evening
Tonight
E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt this evening. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of rain this evening...then a chance of rain with areas of drizzle after midnight.
Fri
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of rain with areas of drizzle.
Fri Night
Se winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Areas of fog. Vsby 1 to 3 nm in fog.
Sat
Se winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
Sat Night
E winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming N with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Waves 1 to 2 ft...building to 2 to 4 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
Sun
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt early. Waves 1 to 3 ft.
Sun Night
NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Mon
N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Tue
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
