- In force from
- Oct 17, 7:00 AM EDT
- Until
- Oct 19, 7:00 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 16, 3:23 AM EDT
- Updated
- 1 time, last Oct 16, 6:59 AM EDT
- Office
- Wakefield, VA
- Number
- 19 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate, Expected, Likely
- Where
- Atlantic waters
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EDT MONDAY
For Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out 20 NM; Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM, from Wakefield, VA
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming northeast Sunday morning and seas 8 to 13 ft expected.
- Where
- Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out 20 NM and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM.
- When
- For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 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.
What 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.
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, from Wakefield, VA
- 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.
What 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.
For Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA; Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, from Wakefield, VA
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 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 waves 5 to 8 ft expected.
- Where
- Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
- When
- For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 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 waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
- Additional details
- Gale conditions could persist well into next week.
What 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.
For Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM, from Wakefield, VA
- What
- North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming northeast Sunday morning and seas 9 to 14 ft expected.
- Where
- Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM.
- When
- 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.
What 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.
For Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, from Wakefield, VA
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming N 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft expected.
- Where
- Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA.
- 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 Sunday.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What 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.
For Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia - North Carolina Border from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to 60 NM, from Wakefield, VA
- What
- North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming northeast Sunday morning and seas 10 to 15 ft expected.
- Where
- Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM.
- When
- 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.
What 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.
For James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River, from Wakefield, VA
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming northeast Sunday morning and waves 3 to 6 ft expected.
- Where
- James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River.
- When
- For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 7 AM EDT Monday.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What 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.
For Currituck Sound, from Wakefield, VA
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming NE Sunday morning and waves 2 to 3 ft expected.
- Where
- Currituck Sound.
- When
- For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 7 AM EDT Monday.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
- Additional details
- Gale conditions could persist well into next week.
What 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.
For Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM, from Wakefield, VA
- 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 35 kt, becoming northeast Sunday morning and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.
- Where
- Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague 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 1 PM EDT Sunday.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What 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.
For Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, from Wakefield, VA
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft expected.
- Where
- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.
- When
- For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EDT Sunday.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What 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.
Every area Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out 20 NM; Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM; Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA; Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel; Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM; Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA; Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia - North Carolina Border from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to 60 NM; James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River; Currituck Sound; Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM; Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA
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