Marine Weather Statement for James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge; James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River, James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge
- Effective
- Ended
- Official severity
- Minor
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
The areas affected include... James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River... James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge... At 538 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Burwell Bay, moving...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River... James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge... At 538 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Burwell Bay, moving east at 15 knots. Locations impacted include... Hampton River Inlet, James River Bridge, Hampton Flats, Monitor Merrimack Bridge Tunnel, Willoughby Bay, Burwell Bay, Sewells Point, and Dominion Pier.
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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 8 at 5:38PM 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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