Local Weather and Tide Reports for Chesapeake Community

Potomac River Near Washington, DC Little Falls Pump Station

USGS Guage 01646500 (Latitude 38°56’59.2"N, Longitude 77°07’39.5"W)
Last Data at: 2010-09-10 12:45 ( GMT-5:00 )
Water height: 2.32 in feet
Water Temperature: 24.0 Celsius ( 75.2 Fahrenheit )

Washington DC Channel Tidal Prediction

Sensor Data at Washington Channel Coast Guard Station
NOAA Tides & Currents Predictions (Latitude 38°52’18"N, Longitude 77°01’12"W)
Date       Day Time        Height  Time        Height
09/10/2010 Fri 04:47AM LDT 0.0 L 09:57AM LDT 3.4 H
               04:57PM LDT -0.1 L 10:19PM LDT 3.7 H 09/11/2010 Sat 05:40AM LDT 0.0 L 10:47AM LDT 3.3 H
               05:43PM LDT 0.0 L 11:08PM LDT 3.7 H 09/12/2010 Sun 06:33AM LDT 0.1 L 11:39AM LDT 3.2 H
               06:31PM LDT 0.1 L 11:58PM LDT 3.6 H

Thomas Point Light Station, MD

NOAA Station TPLM2 (Latitude 38°53’54"N, Longitude 76°26’12"W)
Last Data at: 2010-09-10 13:00 ( GMT-5:00 )
Air Temperature: 20.2 Celsius ( 68.36 Fahrenheit )
Water Temperature: 24.1 Celsius ( 75.38 Fahrenheit )
Wind Direction: 310 deg. true
Wind Speed: 9.9 knots
Wind Gusts: 12.1 knots

NOAA Tides & Currents Predictions
Date       Day Time        Height  Time        Height
09/10/2010 Fri 12:43AM LDT 0.5 L 06:27AM LDT 1.4 H
               12:38PM LDT 0.2 L 07:12PM LDT 1.6 H 09/11/2010 Sat 01:45AM LDT 0.5 L 07:13AM LDT 1.3 H
               01:18PM LDT 0.2 L 08:06PM LDT 1.7 H 09/12/2010 Sun 02:50AM LDT 0.5 L 08:00AM LDT 1.2 H
               02:00PM LDT 0.2 L 09:01PM LDT 1.7 H

Coastal Waters Forecast

(National Weather Service Baltimore Md/washington Dc )
Last Data at: 12:51 PM Fri Sep 10 2010

Tidal Potomac River And Maryland Portion Of Chesapeake Bay. Forecasts Of Wave Heights Do Not Include Effects Of Wind Direction Relative To Tidal Currents. Expect Higher Waves When Winds Are Blowing Against The Tidal Flow.

Synopsis For The Tidal Potomac And Md Portion Of The Chesapeake Bay
Canadian High Pressure Will Remain Over The Region Through Tonight Before Moving Off The Coast Saturday. A Cold Front Will Pass Through The Waters Late Saturday Night Into Sunday. High Pressure Will Build Overhead Through Early Next Week...but Another Cold Front Is Expected By The Middle Of The Week. Small Craft Conditions Are Possible Late Saturday Night Into Early Sunday.
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD- 1251 PM EDT FRI SEP 10 2010
This Afternoon
Nw Winds 10 Kt With Gusts To 20 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Tonight
N Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Sat
E Winds 5 Kt. Waves Less Than 1 Ft.
Sat Night
Se Winds 5 Kt. Waves Less Than 1 Ft. A Chance Of Showers.
Sun
S Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. Showers Likely.
Sun Night
Nw Winds Around 5 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Mon
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Tue
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. Anz536-110800- Tidal Potomac From Indian Head To Cobb Island- 1251 Pm Edt Fri Sep 10 2010 Small Craft Advisory In Effect Until 6 Pm Edt This Evening
This Afternoon
Nw Winds 10 Kt With Gusts To 20 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Tonight
N Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Sat
E Winds 5 Kt. Waves Less Than 1 Ft.
Sat Night
Se Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. Showers Likely.
Sun
Se Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. Showers Likely With A Chance Of Tstms.
Sun Night
Nw Winds Around 5 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Mon
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Tue
Sw Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. Winds And Waves Higher And Visibilities Lower In And Near Tstms.
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM COBB ISLAND TO SMITH POINT-
Small Craft Advisory In Effect Until 6 Pm Edt This Evening
This Afternoon
Nw Winds 10 To 15 Kt With Gusts To 20 Kt. Waves 2 Ft.
Tonight
N Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Sat
E Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Sat Night
Se Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. A Chance Of Showers.
Sun
Se Winds 10 To 15 Kt. Waves 2 Ft. Showers Likely With A Chance Of Tstms.
Sun Night
S Winds 10 To 15 Kt...becoming Nw 5 To 10 Kt After Midnight. Waves 1 To 2 Ft.
Mon
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Tue
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. Winds And Waves Higher And Visibilities Lower In And Near Tstms.
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND-
Small Craft Advisory In Effect Until 6 Pm Edt This Evening
This Afternoon
Nw Winds 10 To 15 Kt With Gusts To 20 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Tonight
N Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Sat
Se Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Sat Night
S Winds 5 Kt. Waves Less Than 1 Ft. A Chance Of Showers.
Sun
S Winds 10 To 15 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. Showers Likely.
Sun Night
E Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Mon
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Tue
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT- 1251 PM EDT FRI SEP 10 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
2 Ft.
Tonight
N Winds 10 Kt. Waves 1 To 2 Ft.
Sat
E Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Sat Night
S Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. A Chance Of Showers.
Sun
S Winds 10 To 15 Kt. Waves 1 To 2 Ft. Showers Likely.
Sun Night
E Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Mon
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Tue
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. Anz538-110800- Patapsco River Including Baltimore Harbor- 1251 Pm Edt Fri Sep 10 2010 Small Craft Advisory In Effect Until 6 Pm Edt This Evening
This Afternoon
Nw Winds 10 To 15 Kt With Gusts To 20 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Tonight
N Winds 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Sat
Se Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft Or Less.
Sat Night
S Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. A Chance Of Showers.
Sun
S Winds 10 To 15 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. Showers Likely.
Sun Night
E Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Mon
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Tue
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. Anz539-110800- Chester River To Queenstown Md- 1251 Pm Edt Fri Sep 10 2010 Small Craft Advisory In Effect Until 6 Pm Edt This Evening
This Afternoon
Nw Winds 10 To 15 Kt With Gusts To 20 Kt. Waves 2 Ft.
Tonight
N Winds 10 Kt. Waves 1 To 2 Ft.
Sat
Ne Winds 5 To 10 Kt...becoming Se Late. Waves 1 Ft.
Sat Night
S Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. A Chance Of Showers.
Sun
S Winds 10 To 15 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. Showers Likely.
Sun Night
Se Winds 10 To 15 Kt...becoming E 5 Kt After Midnight. Waves 1 Ft.
Mon
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Tue
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. Anz532-110800- Chesapeake Bay From Sandy Point To North Beach- 1251 Pm Edt Fri Sep 10 2010 Small Craft Advisory In Effect Until 6 Pm Edt This Evening
This Afternoon
Nw Winds 10 To 15 Kt With Gusts To 20 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Tonight
N Winds 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Sat
E Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Sat Night
S Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. A Chance Of Showers.
Sun
S Winds 10 To 15 Kt. Waves 2 Ft. Showers Likely With A Chance Of Tstms.
Sun Night
Se Winds 10 To 15 Kt...becoming Ne Around 5 Kt After Midnight. Waves 1 Ft.
Mon
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Tue
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. Winds And Waves Higher And Visibilities Lower In And Near Tstms. Anz540-110800- Eastern Bay- 1251 Pm Edt Fri Sep 10 2010 Small Craft Advisory In Effect Until 6 Pm Edt This Evening
This Afternoon
Nw Winds 10 To 15 Kt With Gusts To 20 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Tonight
N Winds 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Sat
Ne Winds 5 To 10 Kt Until Late Afternoon... Becoming Light. Waves 1 Ft.
Sat Night
S Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. A Chance Of Showers.
Sun
S Winds 10 To 15 Kt. Waves 2 Ft. Showers Likely With A Chance Of Tstms.
Sun Night
Se Winds 10 To 15 Kt...becoming Ne 5 Kt After Midnight. Waves 1 To 2 Ft.
Mon
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Tue
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. Winds And Waves Higher And Visibilities Lower In And Near Tstms.
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NORTH BEACH TO DRUM POINT- 1251 PM EDT FRI SEP 10 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
2 Ft.
Tonight
N Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 2 Ft.
Sat
E Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 To 2 Ft.
Sat Night
Se Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 To 2 Ft. A Chance Of Showers.
Sun
S Winds 10 To 15 Kt. Waves 3 Ft. Showers Likely With A Chance Of Tstms.
Sun Night
Se Winds 10 To 15 Kt...becoming N 5 To 10 Kt After Midnight. Waves 1 To 2 Ft.
Mon
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 To 2 Ft.
Tue
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 To 2 Ft. Winds And Waves Higher And Visibilities Lower In And Near Tstms. Anz541-110800- Choptank River To Cambridge Md And The Little Choptank River- 1251 Pm Edt Fri Sep 10 2010 Small Craft Advisory In Effect Until 6 Pm Edt This Evening
This Afternoon
Nw Winds 10 To 15 Kt With Gusts To 20 Kt. Waves 2 Ft.
Tonight
N Winds 10 Kt. Waves 1 To 2 Ft.
Sat
E Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Sat Night
Se Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. A Chance Of Showers.
Sun
S Winds 10 To 15 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. Showers Likely With A Chance Of Tstms.
Sun Night
Se Winds 10 To 15 Kt...becoming Ne 5 Kt After Midnight. Waves 1 Ft.
Mon
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Tue
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. Winds And Waves Higher And Visibilities Lower In And Near Tstms. Anz542-110800- Patuxent River To Broomes Island Md- 1251 Pm Edt Fri Sep 10 2010 Small Craft Advisory In Effect Until 6 Pm Edt This Evening
This Afternoon
Nw Winds 10 To 15 Kt With Gusts To 20 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Tonight
N Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Sat
E Winds 5 Kt. Waves Less Than 1 Ft.
Sat Night
Se Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. A Chance Of Showers.
Sun
S Winds 10 To 15 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. Showers Likely With A Chance Of Tstms.
Sun Night
S Winds 5 To 10 Kt...becoming Nw After Midnight. Waves 1 Ft.
Mon
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Tue
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft. Winds And Waves Higher And Visibilities Lower In And Near Tstms.
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM DRUM POINT TO SMITH POINT-
Small Craft Advisory In Effect Until 6 Pm Edt This Evening
This Afternoon
Nw Winds 15 Kt With Gusts To 20 Kt. Waves 3 Ft.
Tonight
N Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 3 Ft.
Sat
E Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 To 2 Ft.
Sat Night
Se Winds Around 5 Kt...becoming S 10 To 15 Kt After Midnight. Waves 1 Ft...building To 3 Ft After Midnight. A Chance Of Showers.
Sun
S Winds 15 To 20 Kt. Waves 2 To 3 Ft. Showers Likely With A Chance Of Tstms.
Sun Night
Se Winds 15 To 20 Kt...becoming W 5 To 10 Kt After Midnight. Waves 1 To 2 Ft.
Mon
W Winds 10 To 15 Kt. Waves 1 To 2 Ft.
Tue
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 2 Ft. Winds And Waves Higher And Visibilities Lower In And Near Tstms. Anz543-110800- Tangier Sound And The Inland Waters Surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1251 Pm Edt Fri Sep 10 2010 Small Craft Advisory In Effect Until 6 Pm Edt This Evening
This Afternoon
Nw Winds 15 Kt With Gusts To 20 Kt. Waves 2 Ft.
Tonight
N Winds 5 To 10 Kt With Gusts To 20 Kt. Waves 2 Ft.
Sat
N Winds 5 To 10 Kt...becoming Se Late. Waves 1 Ft.
Sat Night
Sw Winds Around 5 Kt...becoming S 10 To 15 Kt After Midnight. Waves 1 Ft...building To 3 Ft After Midnight. A Chance Of Showers.
Sun
S Winds 10 To 15 Kt With Gusts To 20 Kt. Waves 3 Ft. Showers Likely With A Chance Of Tstms.
Sun Night
Se Winds 10 To 15 Kt With Gusts To 20 Kt...becoming S 5 To 10 Kt After Midnight. Waves 2 Ft.
Mon
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 Ft.
Tue
W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Waves 1 To 2 Ft. Winds And Waves Higher And Visibilities Lower In And Near Tstms.

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