Small Craft Advisory for James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River
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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, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM, James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River
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What is happening
What: Southwest winds around 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. Impacts: Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Where: James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. When: Until 1 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...Southwest winds around 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Lifecycle record
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Small Craft Advisory issued July 28 at 12:56PM EDT until July 29 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Small Craft Advisory issued July 28 at 12:56PM EDT until July 29 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Small Craft Advisory issued July 28 at 12:56PM EDT until July 29 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Small Craft Advisory issued July 28 at 12:56PM EDT until July 29 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Small Craft Advisory issued July 28 at 6:43AM EDT until July 29 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Small Craft Advisory issued July 28 at 6:43AM EDT until July 29 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Small Craft Advisory issued July 28 at 6:43AM EDT until July 29 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Small Craft Advisory issued July 28 at 6:43AM EDT until July 29 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Small Craft Advisory issued July 28 at 2:48AM EDT until July 29 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Small Craft Advisory issued July 28 at 2:48AM EDT until July 29 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Small Craft Advisory issued July 28 at 2:48AM EDT until July 29 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Small Craft Advisory issued July 28 at 2:48AM EDT until July 29 at 1:00AM 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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