Significant Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Event in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Significant severe weather and heavy rainfall is likely from the central and southern Plains into the the Ozarks today into tonight. Tornadoes, potentially strong to intense, large hail and damaging winds are possible. Critical fire weather including gusty winds and low humidity will continue today over parts of Arizona, New Mexico, west Texas, and the central valley of California. Read More >

Last Update: 658 PM EDT Mon May 19 2025

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Wakefield, VA Local Forecast Office

10NM SE Ocean City Inlet MD

Marine Zone Forecast

Tonight

NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: NE 3 ft at 8 seconds and NW 2 ft at 4 seconds.

Tue

N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt early in the afternoon, then becoming E late. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: N 3 ft at 6 seconds.

Tue Night

SE winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: NE 3 ft at 7 seconds and SE 2 ft at 4 seconds. Showers likely after midnight.

Wed

E winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft, building to 5 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: SE 4 ft at 5 seconds, becoming E 6 ft at 6 seconds. Showers.

Wed Night

E winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming NE 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. Wave detail: E 6 ft at 7 seconds. Showers.

Thu

NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.

Thu Night

N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. A chance of showers.

Fri

W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. A chance of showers.

Fri Night

NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 3 ft. A chance of showers.