Small Craft Advisory for Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM
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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 Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out 20 NM, 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 NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM and 6 more
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What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northwest and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming northeast Sunday morning and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous...
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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northwest and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming northeast Sunday morning and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale conditions could persist well into next week.
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 16 at 3:23AM EDT until October 17 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 16 at 3:23AM EDT until October 17 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 16 at 3:23AM EDT until October 17 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 16 at 3:23AM EDT until October 17 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 16 at 3:23AM EDT until October 17 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 16 at 3:23AM EDT until October 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 16 at 3:23AM EDT until October 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 16 at 3:23AM EDT until October 17 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 16 at 3:23AM EDT until October 17 at 7:00AM 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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