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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 4 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 30 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 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, from 10 AM this morning to 4 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM Wednesday to 4 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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