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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveChesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA; Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA
Status
In Progress
Started about 3 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, north to northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft expected.
* 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 7 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EDT Tuesday.
* 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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