Active Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 2:22 AM Jun. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL ACCOMACK AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES THROUGH 1100 PM EDT... At 1021 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cape Charles, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Cape Charles, Cheriton, and Bay View around 1025 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Capeville, Birdsnest, Kiptopeke State Park, Jamesville, Silver Beach, Eastville, Machipongo, Wardtown, Franktown, and Simpkins. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for eastern Virginia. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Special Marine Warning
Issued: 1:30 AM Jun. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA... Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM... Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM... * Until 1100 PM EDT. * At 929 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Wachapreague Inlet, moving east at 30 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Great Machipongo Inlet, Wachapreague Inlet, Chincoteague Bay, Wachapreague Reef, Parking Lot, Assateague Beach, Chincoteague, Blackfish Reef, Bone Wreck, Quinby Inlet, Parramore Island, and 26 Mile Hill. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. && HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...>34KTS
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:57 PM Jun. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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