Marine forecast & tides
Marine weather index
Forecast as of 7:19 PM EDT on September 5, 2008
20 nautical miles including Virginia portion of the Chesapeake Bay
and Currituck Sound...
High pressure remains over the region this morning. At 500 PM...the
center of Tropical Storm Hanna was located near latitude
30.8 north...longitude 78.7 west or about 240 miles south of
Wilmington North Carolina. Hanna is moving toward the north near
20 mph...and is expected to move across eastern North Carolina and
southeast Virginia on Saturday while accelerating to the northeast.
Please continue to monitor the latest advisories and forecasts from
the National Hurricane Center on this storm.
Chesapeake Bay From Smith Point To Windmill Point Va-
Chesapeake Bay From Windmill Point To New Point Comfort Va-
Forecast as of 7:19 PM EDT on September 5, 2008
Tropical Storm Warning in effect
Tonight... E winds 15 to 20 kt...increasing to 25 to 30 kt with gusts to around 40 kt late. Waves 3 ft...building to 4 to 5 ft late. Showers with isolated tstms.
Sat... E winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts to 45 kt. Waves 5 to 6 ft. Rain with isolated tstms.
Sat Night... W winds 40 to 45 kt early...diminishing to 15 to 20 kt late in the evening and overnight. Waves 4 to 6 ft...decreasing to 3 to 4 ft. Rain in the evening...then a chance of showers after midnight.
Sun... NW winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming N 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 ft...diminishing to 1 foot.
Sun Night... E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 foot.
Mon... E winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming 10 kt in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot.
Mon Night... Se winds 10 kt. Waves 1 foot.
Tue... SW winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming NW in the evening...then becoming N 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves 1 foot. A chance of showers and tstms.
Wed... NE winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming E. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
Tropical Storm Warning
...Tropical Storm Warning In Effect...
... TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
535 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2008
... Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect...
... Areas affected...
This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons in...
... The central Chesapeake Bay... the southern Chesapeake Bay... the
mid Atlantic coastal waters... the lower Eastern Shore of
Maryland... interior southeast Virginia... South Hampton roads
Virginia... the Eastern Shore of Virginia and the peninsula of
southeast Virginia.
... Watches/warnings...
No additional hazards are in effect.
... Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Have workable flashlights or portable lanterns and a battery-
powered radio. Have a supply of spare batteries. Use battery-
powered lights instead of candles since fire fighters and
emergency personnel may not be able to reach you during the
storm.
Boat owners should take action now to secure their boats. If out
on the open water... make way to seek safe Harbor. Be especially
cautious near inlet entrances where the incoming swell could
become steep when the tide is falling.
... Storm surge and storm tide...
Storm surge flooding of 1 to 2 feet above normal tide levels is
expected along the Bay. Storm surge flooding of 1 to 3 feet above
normal tide levels is expected along the coast... along with large
and dangerous battering waves. Coastal flooding will be greatest
around the times of high tide mainly during Saturday afternoon.
... Winds...
Sustained tropical storm force winds are expected to spread north
through the region this evening. These winds are
expected to end from south to north during the day on Saturday.
The strongest winds will occur late Friday night continuing
through Saturday in the 35 to 45 mph range with gusts up to 60
mph.
... Inland flooding...
Expected rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches could cause local
flooding of small streams... creeks... and highly urbanized areas.
The heaviest rains will be west of the coastal areas but isolated
heavy thunderstorms are possible.
... Tornadoes...
A potential will exist for tornadoes as Hanna approaches. The
threat will be highest as the storm passes to the west of the
area tonight and Saturday. A Tornado Watch is now in effect.
... Next update...
This statement will be updated around 9 PM.
... TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
... TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
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Tides
Marine weather index
| Water temperatures | |
|---|---|
| Location | Temp. |
| Kiptopeke, VA | 79.0° |
| Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, VA | 80.1° |
| Sewells Point, VA | 79.0° |
| Lewisetta, VA | 77.0° |
| Money Point, VA | 87.1° |
| Solomons Island, MD | 80.1° |
| Cambridge, MD | 80.1° |
Forecast as of 7:19 PM EDT on September 5, 2008
20 nautical miles including Virginia portion of the Chesapeake Bay
and Currituck Sound...
High pressure remains over the region this morning. At 500 PM...the
center of Tropical Storm Hanna was located near latitude
30.8 north...longitude 78.7 west or about 240 miles south of
Wilmington North Carolina. Hanna is moving toward the north near
20 mph...and is expected to move across eastern North Carolina and
southeast Virginia on Saturday while accelerating to the northeast.
Please continue to monitor the latest advisories and forecasts from
the National Hurricane Center on this storm.
Chesapeake Bay From Smith Point To Windmill Point Va-
Chesapeake Bay From Windmill Point To New Point Comfort Va-
Forecast as of 7:19 PM EDT on September 5, 2008
Tropical Storm Warning in effect
Tonight... E winds 15 to 20 kt...increasing to 25 to 30 kt with gusts to around 40 kt late. Waves 3 ft...building to 4 to 5 ft late. Showers with isolated tstms.
Sat... E winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts to 45 kt. Waves 5 to 6 ft. Rain with isolated tstms.
Sat Night... W winds 40 to 45 kt early...diminishing to 15 to 20 kt late in the evening and overnight. Waves 4 to 6 ft...decreasing to 3 to 4 ft. Rain in the evening...then a chance of showers after midnight.
Sun... NW winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming N 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 ft...diminishing to 1 foot.
Sun Night... E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 foot.
Mon... E winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming 10 kt in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot.
Mon Night... Se winds 10 kt. Waves 1 foot.
Tue... SW winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming NW in the evening...then becoming N 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves 1 foot. A chance of showers and tstms.
Wed... NE winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming E. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
Tropical Storm Warning
...Tropical Storm Warning In Effect...
... TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
535 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2008
... Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect...
... Areas affected...
This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons in...
... The central Chesapeake Bay... the southern Chesapeake Bay... the
mid Atlantic coastal waters... the lower Eastern Shore of
Maryland... interior southeast Virginia... South Hampton roads
Virginia... the Eastern Shore of Virginia and the peninsula of
southeast Virginia.
... Watches/warnings...
No additional hazards are in effect.
... Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Have workable flashlights or portable lanterns and a battery-
powered radio. Have a supply of spare batteries. Use battery-
powered lights instead of candles since fire fighters and
emergency personnel may not be able to reach you during the
storm.
Boat owners should take action now to secure their boats. If out
on the open water... make way to seek safe Harbor. Be especially
cautious near inlet entrances where the incoming swell could
become steep when the tide is falling.
... Storm surge and storm tide...
Storm surge flooding of 1 to 2 feet above normal tide levels is
expected along the Bay. Storm surge flooding of 1 to 3 feet above
normal tide levels is expected along the coast... along with large
and dangerous battering waves. Coastal flooding will be greatest
around the times of high tide mainly during Saturday afternoon.
... Winds...
Sustained tropical storm force winds are expected to spread north
through the region this evening. These winds are
expected to end from south to north during the day on Saturday.
The strongest winds will occur late Friday night continuing
through Saturday in the 35 to 45 mph range with gusts up to 60
mph.
... Inland flooding...
Expected rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches could cause local
flooding of small streams... creeks... and highly urbanized areas.
The heaviest rains will be west of the coastal areas but isolated
heavy thunderstorms are possible.
... Tornadoes...
A potential will exist for tornadoes as Hanna approaches. The
threat will be highest as the storm passes to the west of the
area tonight and Saturday. A Tornado Watch is now in effect.
... Next update...
This statement will be updated around 9 PM.
... TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
... TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
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Tides
| Date | Time | Tide Type | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquia Creek, Virginia | |||
| 2008-09-05 | 4:53 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.09 feet |
| 2008-09-05 | 11:02 PM EDT | High Tide | 1.33 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 5:45 AM EDT | Low Tide | 0.21 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 11:10 AM EDT | High Tide | 0.88 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 5:43 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.09 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 11:53 PM EDT | High Tide | 1.25 feet |
| 2008-09-07 | 6:40 AM EDT | Low Tide | 0.17 feet |
| Cape Charles Coast Guard Station, Virginia | |||
| 2008-09-05 | 8:08 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.78 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 1:40 AM EDT | High Tide | 2.27 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 8:02 AM EDT | Low Tide | 0.77 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 2:14 PM EDT | High Tide | 2.64 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 9:04 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.89 feet |
| 2008-09-07 | 2:30 AM EDT | High Tide | 2.13 feet |
| Cedar Point, Maryland | |||
| 2008-09-05 | 7:29 PM EDT | High Tide | 2.01 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 1:47 AM EDT | Low Tide | 1.12 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 6:29 AM EDT | High Tide | 1.42 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 12:50 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.58 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 8:25 PM EDT | High Tide | 1.98 feet |
| 2008-09-07 | 2:55 AM EDT | Low Tide | 1.15 feet |
| Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, Virginia | |||
| 2008-09-05 | 7:05 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.77 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 12:50 AM EDT | High Tide | 2.40 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 6:55 AM EDT | Low Tide | 0.68 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 1:27 PM EDT | High Tide | 2.89 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 8:00 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.91 feet |
| 2008-09-07 | 1:35 AM EDT | High Tide | 2.26 feet |
| Cobb Point Bar Light, Maryland | |||
| 2008-09-05 | 6:52 PM EDT | High Tide | 2.11 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 1:19 AM EDT | Low Tide | 0.36 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 7:35 AM EDT | High Tide | 1.81 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 1:13 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.17 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 7:42 PM EDT | High Tide | 2.05 feet |
| 2008-09-07 | 2:06 AM EDT | Low Tide | 0.43 feet |
| Cove Point, Maryland | |||
| 2008-09-05 | 8:17 PM EDT | High Tide | 2.10 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 2:18 AM EDT | Low Tide | 1.14 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 7:17 AM EDT | High Tide | 1.45 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 1:27 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.54 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 9:14 PM EDT | High Tide | 2.08 feet |
| 2008-09-07 | 3:26 AM EDT | Low Tide | 1.19 feet |
| Dahlgren, Upper Machodoc Creek, Virginia | |||
| 2008-09-05 | 7:51 PM EDT | High Tide | 1.99 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 2:19 AM EDT | Low Tide | 0.53 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 8:02 AM EDT | High Tide | 1.72 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 2:22 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.43 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 8:39 PM EDT | High Tide | 1.92 feet |
| 2008-09-07 | 3:11 AM EDT | Low Tide | 0.61 feet |
| Hampton Roads, Virginia | |||
| 2008-09-05 | 8:12 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.72 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 1:56 AM EDT | High Tide | 2.32 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 7:56 AM EDT | Low Tide | 0.61 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 2:28 PM EDT | High Tide | 2.74 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 9:05 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.86 feet |
| 2008-09-07 | 2:45 AM EDT | High Tide | 2.21 feet |
| Point Lookout, Maryland | |||
| 2008-09-05 | 6:57 PM EDT | High Tide | 2.00 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 1:12 AM EDT | Low Tide | 1.12 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 5:56 AM EDT | High Tide | 1.41 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 12:16 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.58 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 7:53 PM EDT | High Tide | 1.98 feet |
| 2008-09-07 | 2:21 AM EDT | Low Tide | 1.15 feet |
| Portsmouth, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Virginia | |||
| 2008-09-05 | 8:25 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.81 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 2:07 AM EDT | High Tide | 2.63 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 8:07 AM EDT | Low Tide | 0.71 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 2:36 PM EDT | High Tide | 3.08 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 9:18 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.93 feet |
| 2008-09-07 | 2:54 AM EDT | High Tide | 2.49 feet |
| Virginia Beach, Virginia | |||
| 2008-09-05 | 6:30 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.75 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 12:20 AM EDT | High Tide | 2.81 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 6:23 AM EDT | Low Tide | 0.63 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 12:57 PM EDT | High Tide | 3.33 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 7:22 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.96 feet |
| 2008-09-07 | 1:10 AM EDT | High Tide | 2.62 feet |
| Wallops Island, Virginia | |||
| 2008-09-05 | 6:12 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.93 feet |
| 2008-09-05 | 11:59 PM EDT | High Tide | 3.18 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 6:05 AM EDT | Low Tide | 0.86 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 12:30 PM EDT | High Tide | 3.75 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 7:15 PM EDT | Low Tide | 1.12 feet |
| 2008-09-07 | 12:43 AM EDT | High Tide | 2.95 feet |
| Date | Time | Current Type | Speed |
| Chesapeake Bay Entrance, Virginia Current | |||
| 2008-09-05 | 4:21 PM EDT | Slack, Ebb Begins | -0.00 knots |
| 2008-09-05 | 8:01 PM EDT | Max Ebb | -1.02 knots |
| 2008-09-05 | 11:29 PM EDT | Slack, Flood Begins | 0.00 knots |
| 2008-09-06 | 1:31 AM EDT | Max Flood | 0.44 knots |
| 2008-09-06 | 3:42 AM EDT | Slack, Ebb Begins | -0.00 knots |
| 2008-09-06 | 8:02 AM EDT | Max Ebb | -1.15 knots |
| 2008-09-06 | 11:37 AM EDT | Slack, Flood Begins | 0.00 knots |
| 2008-09-06 | 2:12 PM EDT | Max Flood | 0.70 knots |
| 2008-09-06 | 5:15 PM EDT | Slack, Ebb Begins | -0.00 knots |
| 2008-09-06 | 8:59 PM EDT | Max Ebb | -0.88 knots |
| 2008-09-07 | 12:31 AM EDT | Slack, Flood Begins | 0.00 knots |
| 2008-09-07 | 2:20 AM EDT | Max Flood | 0.31 knots |
| Cove Point (1.1 mi. NE of), Maryland Current | |||
| 2008-09-05 | 4:07 PM EDT | Slack, Flood Begins | 0.00 knots |
| 2008-09-05 | 7:30 PM EDT | Max Flood | 0.66 knots |
| 2008-09-05 | 11:21 PM EDT | Slack, Ebb Begins | -0.00 knots |
| 2008-09-06 | 2:43 AM EDT | Max Ebb | -0.53 knots |
| 2008-09-06 | 6:03 AM EDT | Slack, Flood Begins | 0.00 knots |
| 2008-09-06 | 8:09 AM EDT | Max Flood | 0.23 knots |
| 2008-09-06 | 10:42 AM EDT | Slack, Ebb Begins | -0.00 knots |
| 2008-09-06 | 2:17 PM EDT | Max Ebb | -0.34 knots |
| 2008-09-06 | 4:52 PM EDT | Slack, Flood Begins | 0.00 knots |
| 2008-09-06 | 8:20 PM EDT | Max Flood | 0.62 knots |
| 2008-09-07 | 12:15 AM EDT | Slack, Ebb Begins | -0.00 knots |
| 2008-09-07 | 3:42 AM EDT | Max Ebb | -0.51 knots |
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