Low Water Advisory for Currituck Sound
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Currituck Sound
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels, to around 2 feet below mean lower low water. For the Gale Warning, north to northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels, to around 2 feet below mean lower low water. For the Gale Warning, north to northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until noon EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.
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Low Water Advisory issued October 18 at 9:52PM EDT until October 20 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Wakefield VA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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