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Small Craft Advisory

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Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA; Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Minor
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions

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.
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