Small Craft Advisory for Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point; York River; James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge, Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River
- Effective
- Ends or expires
- Official severity
- Minor
- Official urgency
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What is happening
What: North to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft. Impacts: Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Where: Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. When: Until 7 AM EDT Wednesday.
What the bulletin says to do
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...North to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued October 17 at 8:08PM EDT until October 21 at 7:00AM 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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