Station Name: Bishops Head
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
1300 Phillips Gunning Club Rd
Crocheron, MD 21627
Dorchester County

GPS Coordinates: 38.22, -76.038333

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 1:13PM EST until January 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:13 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 0 expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below possible. * WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 29 at 1:13PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:13 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 0 expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below possible. * WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 8:24PM EST until January 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 8:24 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 0 expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below possible. * WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 29 at 8:24PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 8:24 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 0 expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below possible. * WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 1:41PM EST until February 1 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:41 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 8:37PM EST until February 1 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 8:37 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 12:45PM EST until January 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 12:45 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 12:35AM EST until January 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:35 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 8:45 AM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 12:35AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:35 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 8:45 AM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 29 at 1:13PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:13 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 1:41PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:41 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and difficult travel.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 8:37PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 8:37 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and difficult travel.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 29 at 8:24PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 8:24 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.