Marine Weather Statement for Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA; Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA; Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA, Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River
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What is happening
Marine wind observations depict a surge of northerly winds to around 15 kt in the Chesapeake Bay and lower James River. Occasional gusts to 20 kt will be possible through the early afternoon. Locally higher waves to around 2 feet are also possible, especially in the lower Chesapeake Bay. Winds should diminish later...
What the bulletin says to do
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Full official description
Bulletin details
Marine wind observations depict a surge of northerly winds to around 15 kt in the Chesapeake Bay and lower James River. Occasional gusts to 20 kt will be possible through the early afternoon. Locally higher waves to around 2 feet are also possible, especially in the lower Chesapeake Bay. Winds should diminish later this afternoon. Boaters, especially those in small craft, should exercise caution and consider remaining in port until winds diminish this afternoon.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 13 at 10:12AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Official revision
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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