Special Marine Warning 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
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- Severe
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What is happening
SMWAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River... James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge... * Until 730 PM EDT. * At 705 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Monitor Merrimack Bridge...
What the bulletin says to do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Full official description
Bulletin details
SMWAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River... James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge... * Until 730 PM EDT. * At 705 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Monitor Merrimack Bridge Tunnel, moving east at 10 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Hampton River Inlet, James River Bridge, Hampton Flats, Monitor Merrimack Bridge Tunnel, Willoughby Bay, Sewells Point, and Dominion Pier.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Marine Warning issued August 10 at 7:05PM EDT until August 10 at 7:30PM 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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