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Small Craft Advisory 49, NWS Wakefield, VA

April 14, 2016

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this small craft advisory at Apr 14, 2016, 8:57 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 14, 2016, 11:59 PM EDT. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 14, 2016, 8:57 AM EDT (12:57 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 14, 2016, 11:59 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 15, 2016, 3:58 PM EDT
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA

The text

As transmitted.

027 
WHUS71 KAKQ 141257
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
857 AM EDT THU APR 14 2016

ANZ632-142100-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-160415T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0046.160415T0500Z-160415T2200Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
857 AM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES OF 4 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ARE EXPECTED
TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ638-142100-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-160415T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0049.160415T0500Z-160415T2200Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO HAMPTON ROADS BRIDGE-
TUNNEL-
857 AM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS OVER
THE RIVERS OF EASTERN VIRGINIA ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE
ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND CONSIDER WIND AND SEA
CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ634-142100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-160416T1000Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK VA TO CAPE HENRY VA INCLUDING
THE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
857 AM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KNOTS.

* WAVES: 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES OF 4 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ARE EXPECTED
TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-142100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-160416T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
20 NM-
857 AM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 
  30 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ633-142100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-160416T0400Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
857 AM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS OVER
THE CURRITUCK SOUND ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING
CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN
THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-142100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-160416T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT TO VIRGINIA-
NORTH CAROLINA BORDER OUT TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
20 NM-
857 AM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 5 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
808 
WHUS71 KAKQ 141828
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
228 PM EDT THU APR 14 2016

ANZ650-652-654-150230-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-160416T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
20 NM-
228 PM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-150230-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-160416T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT TO VIRGINIA-
NORTH CAROLINA BORDER OUT TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
20 NM-
228 PM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 5 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ634-150230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-160416T1000Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK VA TO CAPE HENRY VA INCLUDING
THE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
228 PM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES OF 4 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ARE EXPECTED
TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ632-150230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0046.160415T0500Z-160415T2200Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
228 PM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES OF 4 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ARE EXPECTED
TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ633-150230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-160416T0400Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
228 PM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS OVER
THE CURRITUCK SOUND ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING
CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN
THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ638-150230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0049.160415T0500Z-160415T2200Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO HAMPTON ROADS BRIDGE-
TUNNEL-
228 PM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS OVER
THE RIVERS OF EASTERN VIRGINIA ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. 

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$
444 
WHUS71 KAKQ 150120
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
920 PM EDT THU APR 14 2016

ANZ634-150930-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-160416T1000Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK VA TO CAPE HENRY VA INCLUDING
THE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
920 PM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES OF 4 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ARE EXPECTED
TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ632-150930-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0046.160415T0500Z-160415T2200Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
920 PM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES OF 4 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ARE EXPECTED
TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-150930-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-160416T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
20 NM-
920 PM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ638-150930-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0049.160415T0500Z-160415T2200Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO HAMPTON ROADS BRIDGE-
TUNNEL-
920 PM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS OVER
THE RIVERS OF EASTERN VIRGINIA ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ633-150930-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-160416T0400Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
920 PM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS OVER
THE CURRITUCK SOUND ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING
CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN
THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-150930-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-160416T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT TO VIRGINIA-
NORTH CAROLINA BORDER OUT TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
20 NM-
920 PM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 5 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$
590 
WHUS71 KAKQ 150359
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
1159 PM EDT THU APR 14 2016

ANZ632-151200-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0046.160415T0359Z-160415T2200Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
1159 PM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES OF 4 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ARE EXPECTED
TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ638-151200-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0049.160415T0359Z-160415T2200Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO HAMPTON ROADS BRIDGE-
TUNNEL-
1159 PM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS OVER
THE RIVERS OF EASTERN VIRGINIA ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ634-151200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-160416T1000Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK VA TO CAPE HENRY VA INCLUDING
THE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
1159 PM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES OF 4 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ARE EXPECTED
TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-151200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-160416T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
20 NM-
1159 PM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ633-151200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-160416T0400Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
1159 PM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS OVER
THE CURRITUCK SOUND ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING
CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN
THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-151200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-160416T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT TO VIRGINIA-
NORTH CAROLINA BORDER OUT TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
20 NM-
1159 PM EDT THU APR 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 5 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

05
185 
WHUS71 KAKQ 150805
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
405 AM EDT FRI APR 15 2016

ANZ634-151615-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-160417T2200Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK VA TO CAPE HENRY VA INCLUDING
THE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
405 AM EDT FRI APR 15 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES OF 4 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ARE EXPECTED
TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-151615-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-160417T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
20 NM-
405 AM EDT FRI APR 15 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ633-151615-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-160417T2200Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
405 AM EDT FRI APR 15 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS OVER
THE CURRITUCK SOUND ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING
CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN
THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-151615-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-160417T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT TO VIRGINIA-
NORTH CAROLINA BORDER OUT TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
20 NM-
405 AM EDT FRI APR 15 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 5 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ632-151615-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-160415T2200Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
405 AM EDT FRI APR 15 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES OF 4 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ARE EXPECTED
TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ638-151615-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-160415T2200Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO HAMPTON ROADS BRIDGE-
TUNNEL-
405 AM EDT FRI APR 15 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS OVER
THE RIVERS OF EASTERN VIRGINIA ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

05
891 
WHUS71 KAKQ 151958
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
358 PM EDT FRI APR 15 2016

ANZ632-161100-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-160415T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0050.160416T2000Z-160417T1700Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
358 PM EDT FRI APR 15 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR TODAY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM
EDT SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR TODAY HAS BEEN
CANCELLED.

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 3 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES OF 4 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ARE EXPECTED
TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ638-152100-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-160415T2200Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO HAMPTON ROADS BRIDGE-
TUNNEL-
358 PM EDT FRI APR 15 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY.

$$

ANZ650-652-654-161100-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-160418T0200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
20 NM-
358 PM EDT FRI APR 15 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS...INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KT
  WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 KT LATE SATURDAY.

* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FEET...BUILDING TO 7 TO 10 FEET LATE SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-161100-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-160418T0200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT TO VIRGINIA-
NORTH CAROLINA BORDER OUT TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
20 NM-
358 PM EDT FRI APR 15 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 5 TO 9 FEET...BUILDING TO 7 TO 12 FEET LATE SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ634-161100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-160417T2200Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK VA TO CAPE HENRY VA INCLUDING
THE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
358 PM EDT FRI APR 15 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 4 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES OF 4 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ARE EXPECTED
TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ633-161100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-160417T2200Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
358 PM EDT FRI APR 15 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS OVER
THE CURRITUCK SOUND ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING
CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN
THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wakefield, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Apr 14, 6:49 AM EDT, 2 hours 8 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 14, 6:49 AM EDT, 2 hours 8 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
649 AM EDT THU APR 14 2016

.SYNOPSIS...
HIGH PRESSURE REMAINS CENTERED WELL NORTH OF THE AREA THROUGH THE
WEEKEND...RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF DRY WEATHER.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
LATEST SFC ANALYSIS SHOWS BROAD STRONG HI PRES CENTERED OVER SE
CANADA. ALOFT...AN UPR-LEVEL TROF IS PIVOTING OFF THE ERN
SEABOARD. DRY WX CONTINUES TDA WITH THE MID ATLC UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF THE SFC HI TO THE N. INCLUDED PATCHY FROST THIS MORNG
IN PARTS OF THE CWA WITH TEMPS GETTING A COUPLE DEGREES LWR THAN
PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED...BUT NOT WIDESPREAD OR LONG-LASTING ENUF TO
WARRANT A FROST ADVSRY. ASIDE FM A FEW HI CLOUDS OVER SERN AREAS
THIS MORNG...EXPECT A SUNNY SKY TDA UNDER N/NE FLOW. LOCAL LO-
LEVEL THICKNESS TOOL WHICH HANDLED TEMPS WELL YESTERDAY CONTINUES
TO INDICATE TEMPS ONLY REACHING THE UPR 50S TO LWR 60 MOST AREAS
TDA...ABOUT FIVE TO 10 DEGREES BLO NORMAL FOR MID APRIL.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY/...
LITTLE CHANGE SEEN IN THE BLOCKY PATTERN INTO THE WEEKEND. SFC HIGH
TO THE NORTH PROGGED TO EXTEND DOWN THE EASTERN SEABOARD RESULTING
IN A DRY PERIOD WITH ONLY SCT TO BKN HIGH / MID LEVEL CLOUDS FROM
TIME TO TIME. PERSISTENT ONSHORE FLOW KEEPS TEMPS BELOW NORMAL
BUT H85 TEMPS PROGGED TO SLOWLY RECOVER OVER TIME. THUS...SHOULD
SEE HIGHS AND LOWS ABOUT 1-2 DEGREES WARMER EACH DAY.

LOWS TONITE 35-40 AWAY FROM THE WATER...L-M40S AT THE BEACHES.
HIGHS FRI IN THE L60S WEST OF THE BAY...55-60 ALONG THE COAST.
LOWS FRI NITE U30S-M40S. HIGHS SAT L-M60S WEST OF THE BAY...U50S
TO NEAR 60 ALONG THE COAST.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
HIGH PRESSURE CONTINUES TO WEDGE DOWN THE LEESIDE OF THE
APPALACHIANS SAT NIGHT AS AN UPPER LEVEL RIDGE REMAINS STEADFAST
OVER THE ERN HALF OF THE US. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S INLAND AND
AROUND 50 AT THE IMMEDIATE COAST. THE WEDGE ALONG THE APPALACHIANS
BREAKS DOWN SUN AS THE HIGH SLIDES ACROSS THE REGION AND OVER THE
GULF COAST STATES SUN NIGHT. ONSHORE N-NE WINDS WILL PERSIST
DURING THIS TIME AND KEEP DAYTIME TEMPS COOL NEAR THE COAST. HIGHS
IN THE UPPER 60S TO AROUND 70 INLAND...UPPER 50S TO LOWER 60S NEAR
THE COAST. LOWS SUN NIGHT IN THE MID-UPPER 40S INLAND...LOW 50S
BEACHES. A SFC LOW TRACKING ALONG THE US/SE CANADIAN BORDER SUN
NIGHT GETS PUSHED DOWN ACROSS NRN NEW ENGLAND MON AND DRAGS A WEAK
BACKDOOR FRONT ACROSS THE AREA MON NIGHT. THIS SHOULD RESULT IN A
WIND SHIFT TO A W-NW DIRECTION ON MON AND START SPREADING CLOUDS
INTO THE AREA FROM THE NORTH. MON SHOULD BE A DECENT DAY WITH
MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES AND HIGHS IN THE MID-UPPER 70S (POSSIBLY 80)
INLAND...MID 60S TO LOWER 70S CLOSER TO THE COAST. WINDS BECOME
MORE NLY BEHIND THE WEAK FRONT MON NIGHT. MODELS HAVE BACKED OFF
ON THE STRENGTH OF CAA IN THE WAKE OF THE FRONTAL PASSAGE AND
CURRENTLY ANTICIPATE A MORE PESSIMISTIC FORECAST WITH INCREASED
CLOUDS AND COOLER TEMPERATURES. LOWS EARLY MON NIGHT IN THE
LOWER 50S. HIGHS TUE IN THE LOW 70S...MID-UPPER 60S CLOSER TO THE
COAST...LOW 60S BEACHES.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
VFR CONDITIONS ACROSS AREA TERMINALS WILL PERSIST THROUGH THE
12Z TAF PERIOD AND BEYOND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. SFC HIGH PRESSURE
BUILDS OVER THE AREA FROM SOUTHEAST CANADA TODAY, WITH NNE WINDS
BECOMING GUSTY OVER COASTAL TERMINALS AND ALONG THE MID-ATLANTIC
COAST, ESPECIALLY DURING THE LATE MORNING THROUGH MID-AFTERNOON.

OUTLOOK...HIGH PRESSURE OVER SE CANADA AND THE NORTHEAST STATES WILL
REMAIN IN CONTROL ACROSS THE REGION. A SERIES OF SOUTHERN STREAM
DISTURBANCES WILL RIDE ALONG QUASI-STATIONARY BOUNDARY ORIENTED
WELL TO THE SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST OF THE LOCAL AREA, MAINTAINING DRY
WX/VFR CONDS FOR LOCAL TAF SITES THROUGH MONDAY. WINDS WILL REMAIN
PREDOMINATELY FROM THE NORTH-NORTHEAST THROUGH THIS TIME FRAME.

&&

.MARINE...
LATEST WX ANALYSIS FEATURES 1034+MB SFC HIGH PRESSURE OVER
QUEBEC/NRN NEW ENGLAND, WEDGING DOWN THE LEESIDE OF THE
APPALACHIANS...AS LOW PRESSURE MEANDERS OFFSHORE. RESULTANT TIGHT
PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL CONTINUE TO RESULT IN STRONG ONSHORE (NNE)
FLOW ON THE ORDER OF 15-25KT. NWPS/WAVEWATCH BOTH SIMILAR IN THEIR
DEPICTION OF SIG WAVE HEIGHTS IN THE 5-8FT RANGE...8-10 FT IN SRN
COASTAL WATERS BY FRI NIGHT. PER LATEST OBS AND HI-RES MODEL
DEPICTION, HAVE DROPPED SCA FLAGS OVER THE MIDDLE BAY ZONE. WINDS
WILL REMAIN IN THE 10-15KT RANGE, AND WHILE OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO LOW
END SCA ARE EXPECTED IN THE NORTHERN/MIDDLE CHES BAY, PREDOMINATE
CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN SUB-SCA NORTH OF NEW POINT COMFORT. FARTHER
SOUTH, SCA FLAGS CONTINUE THROUGH FRI FOR THE LOWER CHES BAY (SOUTH
OF NEW PT COMFORT) AND THE LOWER JAMES RIVER, AND THROUGH FRI
NIGHT/EARLY SATURDAY FOR THE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS...CURRITUCK
SOUND...AND THE MOUTH OF THE CHES BAY.

A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM DIVES SWD WELL OFF THE COAST...CREATING A
STRONGER SURGE OF NNE WINDS, QUITE POSSIBLY OVER ALL ZONES FRIDAY
AND FRIDAY NIGHT. ONSHORE WINDS/NE SWELL PERSIST THROUGH MUCH OF THE
WEEKEND INTO SUN NIGHT...WITH SEAS WILL REMAIN RELATIVELY UNCHANGED
WITH WAVE HEIGHTS OF 7-10FT SAT/SAT NIGHT. COOL AIR WEDGE FINALLY
BEGINS TO BREAK BY LATE IN THE WEEKEND AS THE HIGH SLIDES OVERHEAD
AS THE OFFSHORE LOW GETS SHUNTED FARTHER OFFSHORE. SEAS WILL
LIKELY TAKE SOME TIME TO SUBSIDE BELOW 5 FT SCA THRESHOLD, LIKELY
TAKING INTO MONDAY/MONDAY NIGHT, ESPECIALLY OVER SOUTHERN WATERS.

A SFC LOW TRACKS ALONG THE US/SE CANADIAN BORDER MONDAY, AND GETS
PUSHED DOWN ACROSS NRN NEW ENGLAND MON/MON NGT. THIS SYSTEM DRAGS A
BACKDOOR FRONT SOUTH INTO THE NORTHEAST DURING THIS PERIOD, WITH
THIS FRONT DROPPING ACROSS THE WATERS EARLY TUESDAY. THIS SHOULD
RESULT IN A WIND SHIFT TO A W-NW DIRECTION MON NGT...BECOMING MORE
NLY BEHIND THE WEAK FRONT TUE. MODELS HAVE BACKED OFF ON THE
STRENGTH OF CAA IN THE WAKE OF THIS FRONTAL PASSAGE AND WOULD
CONTINUE TO EXPECT A SUB-SCA PUSH IN WIND SPEEDS AOB 15KT DURING
THIS TIME FRAME.

&&

.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...NONE.
NC...NONE.
VA...NONE.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY FOR ANZ634-650-
     652-654-656-658.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY FOR ANZ632-638.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT FOR
     ANZ633.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MAS
NEAR TERM...MAS
SHORT TERM...MAS/MPR
LONG TERM...BMD
AVIATION...MAM
MARINE...MAM
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 14, 3:07 AM EDT, 5 hours 50 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
307 AM EDT THU APR 14 2016

MDZ021>025-NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-
093-095>100-509>525-150715-
DORCHESTER-WICOMICO-SOMERSET-INLAND WORCESTER-MARYLAND BEACHES-
NORTHAMPTON-HERTFORD-GATES-PASQUOTANK-CAMDEN-WESTERN CURRITUCK-
BERTIE-CHOWAN-PERQUIMANS-EASTERN CURRITUCK-FLUVANNA-PRINCE EDWARD-
CUMBERLAND-GOOCHLAND-CAROLINE-MECKLENBURG-LUNENBURG-NOTTOWAY-AMELIA-
POWHATAN-WESTMORELAND-RICHMOND-NORTHUMBERLAND-LANCASTER-BRUNSWICK-
DINWIDDIE-PRINCE GEORGE-CHARLES CITY-NEW KENT-GLOUCESTER-MIDDLESEX-
MATHEWS-GREENSVILLE-SUSSEX-SURRY-JAMES CITY-SOUTHAMPTON-
ISLE OF WIGHT-NORFOLK/PORTSMOUTH-SUFFOLK-CHESAPEAKE-VIRGINIA BEACH-
ACCOMACK-WESTERN LOUISA-EASTERN LOUISA-WESTERN HANOVER-
EASTERN HANOVER-WESTERN CHESTERFIELD-
EASTERN CHESTERFIELD (INCLUDING COL. HEIGHTS)-
WESTERN HENRICO (INCLUDING THE CITY OF RICHMOND)-EASTERN HENRICO-
WESTERN KING WILLIAM-EASTERN KING WILLIAM-WESTERN KING AND QUEEN-
EASTERN KING AND QUEEN-WESTERN ESSEX-EASTERN ESSEX-YORK-NEWPORT NEWS-
HAMPTON/POQUOSON-
307 AM EDT THU APR 14 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEAST
MARYLAND...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...CENTRAL VIRGINIA...EAST
CENTRAL VIRGINIA...EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTH CENTRAL
VIRGINIA...SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA AND SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.