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Marine Weather Statement
ActiveChesapeake 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; James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Observed
Details
Marine wind observations depict a surge of northerly winds to around 15 kt in the Chesapeake Bay and lower James River. Occasional gusts to 20 kt will be possible through the early afternoon. Locally higher waves to around 2 feet are also possible, especially in the lower Chesapeake Bay. Winds should diminish later this afternoon.
Boaters, especially those in small craft, should exercise caution and consider remaining in port until winds diminish this afternoon.
Data from the National Weather Service
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