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weather NWS severe Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA; Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA; Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point July 22, 2026 at 5:34 AM

Special Marine Warning

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The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for... Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA... Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA... Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point...

* Until 300 AM EDT.

* At 134 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 nm west of Smith Point to near Urbanna Inlet, moving east at 50 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar.

Local conditions in Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA; Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA; Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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