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Home Return to list Gale Watch 0012 Issued by the Wakefield Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-26 13:39:22 406 WHUS71 KAKQ 261839 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 239 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ANZ656-658-270245- /O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0300Z-260328T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0900Z-260328T1800Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 239 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ633-270245- /O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0300Z-260328T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0900Z-260328T1800Z/ Currituck Sound- 239 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ632-634-270245- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0000Z-260328T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0900Z-260328T1800Z/ 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- 239 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * 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 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ630-631-638-270245- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0000Z-260328T0100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 239 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA, Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front will bring a shift in winds out of the north/northeast and increase speeds again early Friday afternoon into Saturday, likely warranting additional Small Craft Advisories. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-270245- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0000Z-260328T0100Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA 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- 239 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, 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...From 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front will bring a shift in winds out of the north/northeast and increase speeds early Friday afternoon into Saturday, likely warranting additional Small Craft Advisories. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-26 13:39:22 406 WHUS71 KAKQ 261839 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 239 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ANZ656-658-270245- /O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0300Z-260328T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0900Z-260328T1800Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 239 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ633-270245- /O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0300Z-260328T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0900Z-260328T1800Z/ Currituck Sound- 239 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ632-634-270245- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0000Z-260328T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0900Z-260328T1800Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 239 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ630-631-638-270245- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0000Z-260328T0100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 239 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, 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 and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front will bring a shift in winds out of the north/northeast and increase speeds again early Friday afternoon into Saturday, likely warranting additional Small Craft Advisories. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-270245- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0000Z-260328T0100Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm- 239 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front will bring a shift in winds out of the north/northeast and increase speeds early Friday afternoon into Saturday, likely warranting additional Small Craft Advisories. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-26 13:39:22 406 WHUS71 KAKQ 261839 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 239 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ANZ656-658-270245- /O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0300Z-260328T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0900Z-260328T1800Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 239 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ633-270245- /O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0300Z-260328T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0900Z-260328T1800Z/ Currituck Sound- 239 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ632-634-270245- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0000Z-260328T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0900Z-260328T1800Z/ 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- 239 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * 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 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ630-631-638-270245- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0000Z-260328T0100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 239 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA, Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front will bring a shift in winds out of the north/northeast and increase speeds again early Friday afternoon into Saturday, likely warranting additional Small Craft Advisories. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-270245- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0000Z-260328T0100Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA 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- 239 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, 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...From 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front will bring a shift in winds out of the north/northeast and increase speeds early Friday afternoon into Saturday, likely warranting additional Small Craft Advisories. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-26 14:38:54 917 WHUS71 KAKQ 261938 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 338 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ANZ635-636-270345- /O.EXA.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0000Z-260328T0100Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- 338 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point and York River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ656-658-270345- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0300Z-260328T0300Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0900Z-260328T1800Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 338 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ632-634-270345- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0000Z-260328T0100Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0900Z-260328T1800Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 338 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ633-270345- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0300Z-260328T0300Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0900Z-260328T1800Z/ Currituck Sound- 338 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ630-631-638-270345- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0000Z-260328T0100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 338 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA, Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-270345- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0000Z-260328T0100Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA 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- 338 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, 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...From 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-26 14:38:54 917 WHUS71 KAKQ 261938 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 338 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ANZ635-636-270345- /O.EXA.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0000Z-260328T0100Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- 338 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point and York River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ656-658-270345- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0300Z-260328T0300Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0900Z-260328T1800Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 338 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ632-634-270345- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0000Z-260328T0100Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0900Z-260328T1800Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 338 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ633-270345- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0300Z-260328T0300Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0900Z-260328T1800Z/ Currituck Sound- 338 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ630-631-638-270345- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0000Z-260328T0100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 338 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA, Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-270345- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0000Z-260328T0100Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA 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- 338 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, 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...From 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-26 14:38:54 917 WHUS71 KAKQ 261938 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 338 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ANZ635-636-270345- /O.EXA.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0000Z-260328T0100Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- 338 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point and York River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ656-658-270345- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0300Z-260328T0300Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0900Z-260328T1800Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 338 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ632-634-270345- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0000Z-260328T0100Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0900Z-260328T1800Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 338 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ633-270345- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0300Z-260328T0300Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0900Z-260328T1800Z/ Currituck Sound- 338 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ630-631-638-270345- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0000Z-260328T0100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 338 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA, Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-270345- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0000Z-260328T0100Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA 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- 338 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, 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...From 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-03-26 16:03:57 096 WHUS71 KAKQ 262103 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ANZ637-270515- /O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0200Z-260327T2300Z/ James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming north 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt early Friday afternoon. Waves 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ656-658-270515- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0200Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 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 10 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ632-634-270515- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260326T2300Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming north 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ633-270515- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0200Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Currituck Sound- 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ630-631-638-270515- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260326T2300Z-260328T0200Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming north 15 to 25 with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-270515- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260326T2300Z-260328T0200Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA 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- 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, 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...Until 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635-636-270515- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0200Z-260327T2300Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming north 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt early Friday afternoon. Waves 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point and York River. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-03-26 16:03:57 096 WHUS71 KAKQ 262103 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ANZ637-270515- /O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0200Z-260327T2300Z/ James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming north 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt early Friday afternoon. Waves 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ656-658-270515- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0200Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ632-634-270515- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260326T2300Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ 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- 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming north 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * 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, until 10 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ633-270515- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0200Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Currituck Sound- 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ630-631-638-270515- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260326T2300Z-260328T0200Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming north 15 to 25 with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-270515- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260326T2300Z-260328T0200Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm- 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635-636-270515- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0200Z-260327T2300Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming north 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt early Friday afternoon. Waves 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point and York River. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-03-26 16:03:57 096 WHUS71 KAKQ 262103 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ANZ637-270515- /O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0200Z-260327T2300Z/ James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming north 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt early Friday afternoon. Waves 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ656-658-270515- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0200Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 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 10 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ632-634-270515- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260326T2300Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming north 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ633-270515- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0200Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Currituck Sound- 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ630-631-638-270515- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260326T2300Z-260328T0200Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming north 15 to 25 with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-270515- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260326T2300Z-260328T0200Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA 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- 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, 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...Until 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635-636-270515- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0200Z-260327T2300Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- 503 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming north 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt early Friday afternoon. Waves 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point and York River. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-26 20:46:35 885 WHUS71 KAKQ 270146 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 946 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ANZ656-658-271000- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0200Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 946 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ632-634-271000- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 946 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming north 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ633-271000- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0200Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Currituck Sound- 946 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ630-631-638-271000- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0200Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 946 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming north 15 to 25 with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-271000- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0200Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA 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- 946 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, 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...Until 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-271000- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0200Z-260327T2300Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 946 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming north 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt early Friday afternoon. Waves 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-26 20:46:35 885 WHUS71 KAKQ 270146 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 946 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ANZ656-658-271000- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0200Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 946 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ632-634-271000- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 946 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming north 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ633-271000- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0200Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Currituck Sound- 946 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ630-631-638-271000- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0200Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 946 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming north 15 to 25 with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-271000- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0200Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA 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- 946 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, 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...Until 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-271000- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0200Z-260327T2300Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 946 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming north 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt early Friday afternoon. Waves 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-26 20:46:35 885 WHUS71 KAKQ 270146 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 946 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ANZ656-658-271000- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0200Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 946 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ632-634-271000- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 946 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming north 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ633-271000- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0200Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Currituck Sound- 946 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ630-631-638-271000- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0200Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 946 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming north 15 to 25 with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-271000- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0200Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA 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- 946 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, 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...Until 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-271000- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.260327T0200Z-260327T2300Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 946 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming north 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt early Friday afternoon. Waves 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-27 02:17:14 499 WHUS71 KAKQ 270716 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ANZ656-658-271530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0800Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, north to northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ633-271530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0800Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Currituck Sound- 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. For the Gale Watch, north to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ632-634-271530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0800Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ 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- 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Watch, north to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * 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, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ630-631-271530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T2000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-271530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T2000Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA 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- 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, 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...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ638-271530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T2000Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-271530- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260327T2300Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-27 02:17:14 499 WHUS71 KAKQ 270716 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ANZ656-658-271530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0800Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, north to northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ633-271530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0800Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Currituck Sound- 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. For the Gale Watch, north to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ632-634-271530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0800Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Watch, north to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ630-631-271530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T2000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-271530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T2000Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm- 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ638-271530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T2000Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-271530- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260327T2300Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-27 02:17:14 499 WHUS71 KAKQ 270716 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ANZ656-658-271530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0800Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, north to northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ633-271530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0800Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Currituck Sound- 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. For the Gale Watch, north to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ632-634-271530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0800Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ 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- 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Watch, north to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * 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, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ630-631-271530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T2000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-271530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T2000Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA 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- 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, 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...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ638-271530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T2000Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-271530- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260327T2300Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 316 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-27 04:54:36 942 WHUS71 KAKQ 270954 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ANZ656-658-272100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0800Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, north to northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ633-272100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0800Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Currituck Sound- 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. For the Gale Watch, north to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ632-634-272100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0800Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Watch, north to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ630-631-272100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T2000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-272100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T2000Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm- 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-272100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260327T2300Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ638-272100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T2000Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-27 04:54:36 942 WHUS71 KAKQ 270954 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ANZ656-658-272100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0800Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, north to northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ633-272100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0800Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Currituck Sound- 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. For the Gale Watch, north to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ632-634-272100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0800Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ 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- 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Watch, north to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * 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, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ630-631-272100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T2000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-272100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T2000Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA 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- 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, 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...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-272100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260327T2300Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ638-272100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T2000Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-27 04:54:36 942 WHUS71 KAKQ 270954 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ANZ656-658-272100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0800Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, north to northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ633-272100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0800Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Currituck Sound- 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. For the Gale Watch, north to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ632-634-272100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T0800Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.260328T0800Z-260328T1700Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Watch, north to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ630-631-272100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T2000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-272100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T2000Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm- 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-272100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260327T2300Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ638-272100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260328T2000Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 554 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds becoming north to northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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