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Home Return to list Small Craft Advisory 0103 Issued by the Wakefield Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-09-16 20:59:39 288 WHUS71 KAKQ 170159 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 959 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ANZ654-656-171000- /O.EXP.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0200Z/ /O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.250917T0200Z-250917T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm-Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- 959 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ638-170700- /O.EXP.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0200Z/ /O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.250917T0200Z-250917T0700Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 959 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-170500- /O.EXP.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0200Z/ /O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.250917T0200Z-250917T0500Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 959 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ633-170800- /O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-250917T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0103.250917T0200Z-250917T0800Z/ Currituck Sound- 959 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ632-634-170500- /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0500Z/ 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- 959 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. * 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...Until 1 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ631-170500- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- 959 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-170500- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- 959 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ630-170500- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- 959 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ658-171000- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-250917T2000Z/ Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 959 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-09-16 23:36:43 877 WHUS71 KAKQ 170436 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1236 AM EDT Wed Sep 17 2025 ANZ650-652-171245- /O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0500Z/ /O.EXA.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-250917T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- 1236 AM EDT Wed Sep 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...East to southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ632-634-171245- /O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0500Z/ /O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-250917T1400Z/ 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- 1236 AM EDT Wed Sep 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. Winds become south today. * 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...Until 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ630-631-171100- /O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0500Z/ /O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-250917T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- 1236 AM EDT Wed Sep 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...East to southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ638-171100- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-250917T1100Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 1236 AM EDT Wed Sep 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West to southwest winds 15 to 25 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 7 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-170800- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-250917T0800Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 1236 AM EDT Wed Sep 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ633-170800- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-250917T0800Z/ Currituck Sound- 1236 AM EDT Wed Sep 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ654-656-171245- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-250917T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm-Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- 1236 AM EDT Wed Sep 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ658-171245- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-250917T2000Z/ Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 1236 AM EDT Wed Sep 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Expired Issued At: 2025-09-17 03:06:48 634 WHUS71 KAKQ 170806 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 406 AM EDT Wed Sep 17 2025 ANZ633-170915- /O.EXP.KAKQ.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-250917T0800Z/ Currituck Sound- 406 AM EDT Wed Sep 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... $$ ANZ635>637-170915- /O.EXP.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-250917T0800Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 406 AM EDT Wed Sep 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... $$ ANZ654-656-171615- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-250917T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm-Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- 406 AM EDT Wed Sep 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-171615- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-250917T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- 406 AM EDT Wed Sep 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...East to southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * 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. && $$ ANZ638-171100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-250917T1100Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 406 AM EDT Wed Sep 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West to southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ658-171615- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-250917T2000Z/ Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 406 AM EDT Wed Sep 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ632-634-171400- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-250917T1400Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 406 AM EDT Wed Sep 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ630-631-171100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-250917T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- 406 AM EDT Wed Sep 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...East to southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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