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Marine Weather and Tides
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10/6/2018 Colors of tide XTide graphs changed to emphasize that they were upgraded. See next note. Comments welcome. 10/4/2018 I have fixed XTide and updated the harmonic files. There were some name changes so you might have to click EDIT to find the new station name. |
| Sunrise 5:50AM | Sunset 8:28PM | Saturday May 25, 2019 6:57 AM EDT (10:57 UTC) | Moonrise 12:27AM | Moonset 10:48AM | Illumination 61% |  |
ANZ535 Tidal Potomac From Key Bridge To Indian Head- 435 Am Edt Sat May 25 2019
.small craft advisory in effect from noon edt today through this afternoon...
Rest of the overnight..E winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.
Today..S winds 5 to 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the late morning and afternoon. Waves 1 ft.
Tonight..SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the evening. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Sun..W winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
Sun night..NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
Mon..N winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
Mon night..S winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
Tue..SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers in the morning.
Wed..SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
.small craft advisory in effect from noon edt today through this afternoon...
Rest of the overnight..E winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.
Today..S winds 5 to 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the late morning and afternoon. Waves 1 ft.
Tonight..SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the evening. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Sun..W winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
Sun night..NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
Mon..N winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
Mon night..S winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
Tue..SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers in the morning.
Wed..SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
ANZ500 435 Am Edt Sat May 25 2019
Synopsis for the tidal potomac and md portion of the chesapeake bay.. High pressure will shift offshore of the eastern united states through today. A weak cold front will approach the waters Sunday, lingering nearby through Monday. High pressure off the southeastern united states coast will then be in control in the middle of the week. Small craft advisories may be needed for portions of the waters Sunday night into Monday and again on Wednesday.
Synopsis for the tidal potomac and md portion of the chesapeake bay.. High pressure will shift offshore of the eastern united states through today. A weak cold front will approach the waters Sunday, lingering nearby through Monday. High pressure off the southeastern united states coast will then be in control in the middle of the week. Small craft advisories may be needed for portions of the waters Sunday night into Monday and again on Wednesday.
7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Shenandoah Farms, VA
Hourly EDIT Helplocation: 39.01, -78.02 debug
Area Discussion for - Baltimore, MD/Washington
(on/off) Help NOTE: mouseover dotted underlined text for definition| Fxus61 klwx 250811 afdlwx area forecast discussion national weather service baltimore md washington dc 411 am edt Sat may 25 2019 Synopsis High pressure will move offshore today and tonight as a warm front passes from southwest to northeast. A weak cold front will approach from the north Sunday and linger Monday. Bermuda high pressure sets up toward the middle portion of next week, resulting in hot and humid conditions over much of the eastern united states. Near term through Sunday Latest analysis shows the backdoor cold front has stalled over southwestern virginia. Guidance indicates this front will start to push back north across the shenandoah valley today, but will not cross the dc baltimore metro area until early Sunday. This means that temperatures will be warmer to the west this afternoon, with mid 80s likely, while temperatures should remain closer to 80 further east. Places along the bay shore may stay in the 70s thanks to the easterly flow. We will have more clouds around today as warm advection gets underway, especially across eastern parts of the area. That said, further west enough Sun should be able to significantly destabilize the atmosphere, and expect showers and t-storms to fire by midday or early afternoon in the mountains. These will try to make their way eastward as the afternoon progresses, but significantly lower instabaility in the metro area will likely cause them to weaken as they do so. Thus, any severe threat should remain west of the big cities. Guidance suggests that some weakening storms forming well northwest along a cold front this afternoon may try to reach the region this evening, but these should also be suffering from a stabilizing atmosphere. After the warm front surges northward across the region early Sunday, a warm, humid and much more unstable air mass should envelop the entire region. There is some shear, not as much as Friday, but a decent amount, and likely plenty of cape, so another round of showers and t-storms looks likely, with a better chance of severe weather reaching the i-95 corridor. Main threat likely to be damaging winds, though hail or a tornado can't be ruled out. Highs Sunday will be near 90. Short term Sunday night through Monday night Cold front will slide back southward across the region Sunday night into Monday morning, though it will be slower than the one Thursday night, stalling out across our southern and western zones. With the front stalling out, enough lingering moisture and instability may cause a stray shower or t-storm, but coverage should be lower than what we are expecting today out west and Sunday across much of the area. Highs will be cooler with the front in the vicinity and more cloud cover, with low- mid 80s common again. Front tries to lift back north on Monday night, which could touch off another round of showers or a t-storm, so will need to keep an eye on this risk of nocturnal convection, but right now odds don't look great. Long term Tuesday through Friday Next week's weather will largely be driven by persistent ridging off the southeastern us coastline, with warm southwest flow and several chances for some showers thunderstorms. A frontal boundary will likely be positioned somewhere near the mid- atlantic states Tuesday, lifting northeastward. This will lead to increased chances for showers storms during the day. Temperatures will be quite warm, although extent of which will |
be determined by frontal position. Will show a lot of 80s to locally near 90f for now. Heights will build Wednesday and the region will be completely under control of warm southwest flow. This should lead to Wednesday being the hottest day of the week, with highs likely reaching into the 90s pretty much area-wide. A frontal system will approach the region Thursday Thursday night, leading to another increased chance of showers thunderstorms. Temperatures still warm to hot out ahead of the front, and will have highs around 90f in the forecast. The front will push south eastward Friday as the upper ridge over the southeastern us flattens, and high pressure builds towards the region. This should lead to drier and somewhat cooler weather with highs in the 80s. Aviation 08z Saturday through Wednesday GeneralyVFR through Monday night. Patchy low CIGS or mist could reduce visibility and ceilings during the late night and early morning hours, especially at the more rural terminals, but it should not be of great concern. Most likely, biggest threat will be in the form of t-storms during the afternoon and evening. Today the risk will remain mostly west, but on Sunday, the entire area could see t-storms. Risk declines on Monday, though low clouds, if they develop, could linger longer. PrimarilyVFR expected Tuesday and Wednesday, although some reductions in lower clouds and showers storms are possible Tuesday with frontal boundary near the area.VFR is then expected by Wednesday. Marine Warm front lifting northward will result in southerly channeling later today and tonight, with SCA conditions likely. Winds diminsh on Sunday as high pressure regains control. Will need to watch for SCA conditions Sunday night into Monday as another front drops south. Special marine warnings for t-storms may be necessary every day, but highest risk is likely Sunday and Sunday night. Sub-sca conditions likely Tuesday although some showers thunderstorms are possible. Winds will then increase out of the south Wednesday and SCA conditions become possible. Lwx watches warnings advisories Dc... None. Md... None. Va... None. Wv... None. Marine... Small craft advisory from noon today to 6 am edt Sunday for anz532>534-537-539>543. Small craft advisory from noon today to midnight edt tonight for anz531-538. Small craft advisory from noon today to 6 pm edt this evening for anz530-535-536. Synopsis... Rcm near term... Rcm short term... Rcm long term... Mm aviation... Mm rcm marine... Mm rcm |
Weather Reporting Stations
EDIT (on/off) Help NOTE: Click on distance to see the station location on a map| Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air Temp | Water Temp | Waves | Pressure | DewPt |
| WASD2 - 8594900 - Washington, DC | 54 mi | 58 min | ESE 1 G 6 | 68°F | 71°F | 1022 hPa (+2.4) | ||
| BLTM2 - 8574680 - Baltimore, MD | 78 mi | 58 min | SE 8.9 G 12 | 66°F | 69°F | 1021.6 hPa (+1.8) |
Wind History for Washington, DC
(wind in knots) EDIT (on/off) Help| 6 AM | 7 AM | 8 AM | 9 AM | 10 AM | 11 AM | 12 PM | 1 PM | 2 PM | 3 PM | 4 PM | 5 PM | 6 PM | 7 PM | 8 PM | 9 PM | 10 PM | 11 PM | 12 AM | 1 AM | 2 AM | 3 AM | 4 AM | 5 AM | |
| Last 24hr | NW | NW G13 | NW G15 | NW G19 | NW G18 | NW G18 | NW G18 | NW G20 | NW G14 | N G14 | NW G15 | NW G13 | N G11 | NW G14 | N G8 | N G7 | N G7 | N | SE | NW | S | E G4 | E G6 | SE G7 |
| 1 day ago | SE G8 | S G14 | S | S | S G12 | S | S G9 | S | S G15 | S G17 | N G9 | S G15 | S | S | S | S | S | SE | S | SE | SE | S | NW | E G4 |
| 2 days ago | NE | E | NW G4 | NE G5 | E G6 | SE G7 | S G7 | S | S G9 | SW | SW G9 | S | S G9 | S | S | SE | S G7 | S G10 | S | S | S G10 | S | SE | SE |
Airport Reports
EDIT (on/off) Help Click EDIT to display multiple airports| Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Visibility | Sky/Weather | Temp | DewPt | Humidity | Pressure |
| Winchester Regional, VA | 12 mi | 83 min | N 0 | 10.00 mi | Overcast | 63°F | 55°F | 77% | 1021.7 hPa |
| Leesburg / Godfrey, VA | 24 mi | 63 min | N 0 | 10.00 mi | Overcast | 68°F | 59°F | 73% | 1022 hPa |
Wind History from OKV (wind in knots)
| 8 AM | 9 AM | 10 AM | 11 AM | 12 PM | 1 PM | 2 PM | 3 PM | 4 PM | 5 PM | 6 PM | 7 PM | 8 PM | 9 PM | 10 PM | 11 PM | 12 AM | 1 AM | 2 AM | 3 AM | 4 AM | 5 AM | 6 AM | 7 AM | |
| Last 24hr | NW | NW G14 | NW G17 | NW | W | W G17 | W | W | NW G17 | NW G14 | N | NW | NW | N | Calm | NW | Calm | Calm | Calm | Calm | Calm | Calm | Calm | Calm |
| 1 day ago | SW | SW | SW | S | SW | S | S | NW G29 | W | SW G15 | W G9 | W | W G20 | W G15 | W | W | W | W | W G15 | W G17 | W G20 | W | NW G25 | N |
| 2 days ago | Calm | Calm | E | SE | E | SE | E | SE | S | S | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | Calm | SW |
Tide / Current Tables for Chain Bridge, D.C.
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Sat -- 01:23 AM EDT Moonrise
Sat -- 02:15 AM EDT 2.96 feet High Tide
Sat -- 05:48 AM EDT Sunrise
Sat -- 08:26 AM EDT 0.64 feet Low Tide
Sat -- 11:45 AM EDT Moonset
Sat -- 02:21 PM EDT 3.06 feet High Tide
Sat -- 08:22 PM EDT Sunset
Sat -- 09:09 PM EDT 0.53 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Sat -- 01:23 AM EDT Moonrise
Sat -- 02:15 AM EDT 2.96 feet High Tide
Sat -- 05:48 AM EDT Sunrise
Sat -- 08:26 AM EDT 0.64 feet Low Tide
Sat -- 11:45 AM EDT Moonset
Sat -- 02:21 PM EDT 3.06 feet High Tide
Sat -- 08:22 PM EDT Sunset
Sat -- 09:09 PM EDT 0.53 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
| 12 am | 1 am | 2 am | 3 am | 4 am | 5 am | 6 am | 7 am | 8 am | 9 am | 10 am | 11 am | 12 pm | 1 pm | 2 pm | 3 pm | 4 pm | 5 pm | 6 pm | 7 pm | 8 pm | 9 pm | 10 pm | 11 pm |
| 2.3 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 3 | 3 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.1 |
Tide / Current Tables for Chain Bridge, one mile below, D.C.
EDIT (on/off) Help One Week of DataChain Bridge
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Sat -- 01:23 AM EDT Moonrise
Sat -- 02:10 AM EDT 2.96 feet High Tide
Sat -- 05:48 AM EDT Sunrise
Sat -- 08:21 AM EDT 0.64 feet Low Tide
Sat -- 11:45 AM EDT Moonset
Sat -- 02:16 PM EDT 3.06 feet High Tide
Sat -- 08:22 PM EDT Sunset
Sat -- 09:04 PM EDT 0.53 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Sat -- 01:23 AM EDT Moonrise
Sat -- 02:10 AM EDT 2.96 feet High Tide
Sat -- 05:48 AM EDT Sunrise
Sat -- 08:21 AM EDT 0.64 feet Low Tide
Sat -- 11:45 AM EDT Moonset
Sat -- 02:16 PM EDT 3.06 feet High Tide
Sat -- 08:22 PM EDT Sunset
Sat -- 09:04 PM EDT 0.53 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
| 12 am | 1 am | 2 am | 3 am | 4 am | 5 am | 6 am | 7 am | 8 am | 9 am | 10 am | 11 am | 12 pm | 1 pm | 2 pm | 3 pm | 4 pm | 5 pm | 6 pm | 7 pm | 8 pm | 9 pm | 10 pm | 11 pm |
| 2.4 | 2.8 | 3 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3 | 3 | 2.6 | 2 | 1.5 | 1 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.2 |
Weather Map and Satellite Images
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NOTE: East coast views moved to GEOS-16. They are experimental and not well supported by NOAA so they may not be correct so be warned. This change required redoing a large amount of the GOES code. If the image you are expecting is not showing, please let me know. You may need to use the EDIT function to update your location.
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Wind Forecast for Baltimore, MD/Washington (6,6,7,8)
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