Station Name: Wachapreague
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: -3 feet

Sensor Depth: -2 feet

Nearest Address:
1 Riverview Ave
Wachapreague, VA 23480
Accomack County

GPS Coordinates: 37.607778, -75.685833

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 8:37PM EST until February 1 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 2:16AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:16 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...For both Cold Weather Advisories, very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible. * WHERE...Accomack County. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. 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. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 2:16AM EST until January 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:16 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...For both Cold Weather Advisories, very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible. * WHERE...Accomack County. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. 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. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 2:16AM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:16 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...For both Cold Weather Advisories, very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible. * WHERE...Accomack County. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. 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. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 30 at 1:42AM EST until February 1 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:42 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 9:45 AM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Coastal Flood Watch issued January 30 at 2:07AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:07 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...One to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Norfolk/Portsmouth and Northampton Counties, and Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for flooding are expected to develop. Coastal residents should be alert for later statements or warnings...and take action to protect property.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 2:16AM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:16 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 4 above expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below possible. * WHERE...Northampton and Gloucester Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. 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. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 2:16AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:16 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 4 above expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below possible. * WHERE...Northampton and Gloucester Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. 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. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

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 30 at 2:16AM EST until January 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:16 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...For both Cold Weather Advisories, very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 6 below possible. * WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. 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. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 2:16AM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:16 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...For both Cold Weather Advisories, very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 6 below possible. * WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. 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. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 2:16AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:16 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...For both Cold Weather Advisories, very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 6 below possible. * WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. 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. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 30 at 1:42AM EST until February 1 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:42 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 9:45 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 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 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 30 at 2:16AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:16 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. 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. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 2:16AM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:16 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. 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. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 30 at 1:42AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:42 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 9:45 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 2:16AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:16 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, north central, and south central Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. 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. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 2:16AM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:16 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, north central, and south central Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. 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. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.