Special Marine Warning for Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA; Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM, Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
The affected areas were... Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA... Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM... Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Fenwick...
What the bulletin says to do
No separate action instruction was included in this NWS record. Read the complete official bulletin and follow local authorities.
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Bulletin details
The affected areas were... Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA... Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM... Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM... The thunderstorms have weakened and no longer pose a significant threat to boaters. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southeastern Maryland...and the adjacent coastal waters. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southeastern Virginia...and the adjacent coastal waters.
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Special Marine Warning issued August 20 at 9:58PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Official revision - Alert
Special Marine Warning issued August 20 at 8:36PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00PM 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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