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Small Craft Advisory 129, NWS Wakefield, VA

December 23, 2021

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this small craft advisory at Dec 23, 2021, 11:34 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 23, 2021, 9:11 PM EST. It was in force for 16 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 23, 2021, 11:34 AM EST (16:34 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 23, 2021, 9:11 PM EST
Expired
Dec 24, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA

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129 
WHUS71 KAKQ 231634
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1134 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

ANZ630>632-634-240300-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.211224T0500Z-211224T1500Z/
Chesapeake 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-
1134 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake 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 and 
  Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including 
  the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ638-240300-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.211224T0900Z-211224T1500Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
1134 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 2 ft expected.

* WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads 
  Bridge-Tunnel.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-240300-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.211224T0900Z-211224T1800Z/
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-
1134 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague 
  VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore 
  Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island 
  to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ658-231800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1800Z/
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
1134 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds around 15 to 20 kt and seas 4 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach 
  Light NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
783 
WHUS71 KAKQ 231752
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1252 PM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

ANZ658-231900-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1800Z/
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
1252 PM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

5 foot seas will continue to be possible 20 nautical miles 
off the coast of northeast North Carolina this afternoon.

$$

ANZ630>632-634-240200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.211224T0500Z-211224T1500Z/
Chesapeake 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-
1252 PM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake 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 and 
  Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including 
  the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ638-240200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.211224T0900Z-211224T1500Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
1252 PM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 2 ft expected.

* WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads 
  Bridge-Tunnel.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-240200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.211224T0900Z-211224T1800Z/
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-
1252 PM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague 
  VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore 
  Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island 
  to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
622 
WHUS71 KAKQ 232005
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
305 PM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

ANZ630>632-634-240415-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.211224T0500Z-211224T1500Z/
Chesapeake 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-
305 PM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake 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 and 
  Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including 
  the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ638-240415-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.211224T0900Z-211224T1500Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
305 PM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 2 ft expected.

* WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads 
  Bridge-Tunnel.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-240415-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.211224T0900Z-211224T1800Z/
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-
305 PM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague 
  VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore 
  Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island 
  to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
257 
WHUS71 KAKQ 240211
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
911 PM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

ANZ630>632-634-241015-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.211224T0211Z-211224T1500Z/
Chesapeake 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-
911 PM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA 
  including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Chesapeake Bay 
  from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA, Chesapeake Bay from 
  Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from 
  Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ638-241015-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.211224T0211Z-211224T1500Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
911 PM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads 
  Bridge-Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-241015-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.211224T0211Z-211224T1800Z/
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-
911 PM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles 
  Light VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to 
  Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague 
  to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
221 
WHUS71 KAKQ 240630
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
130 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

ANZ633-241430-
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.211224T0900Z-211224T1800Z/
Currituck Sound-
130 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  waves 2 ft expected.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ632-634-241430-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
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-
130 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  waves 2 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA 
  including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Chesapeake Bay 
  from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA, Chesapeake Bay from 
  Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from 
  Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ630-631-241430-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211224T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
130 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  waves 2 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA 
  including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Chesapeake Bay 
  from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA, Chesapeake Bay from 
  Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from 
  Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ638-241430-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211224T1500Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
130 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  waves 2 ft.

* WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads 
  Bridge-Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-241430-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
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-
130 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles 
  Light VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to 
  Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague 
  to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
577 
WHUS71 KAKQ 240804
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
304 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

ANZ656-658-241615-
/O.EXA.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.211224T0900Z-211224T1800Z/
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-
304 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 3 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- 
  North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC 
  VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ630-631-241500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211224T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
304 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA 
  and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ632-634-241615-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
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-
304 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA
  including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Chesapeake Bay from
  New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ638-241500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211224T1500Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
304 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 2 ft.

* WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads 
  Bridge-Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-241615-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
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-
304 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles 
  Light VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to 
  Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague 
  to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ633-241615-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.211224T0900Z-211224T1800Z/
Currituck Sound-
304 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 2 ft expected.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
442 
WHUS71 KAKQ 241453
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
953 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

ANZ650-241600-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
953 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

ANZ630-631-241600-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211224T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
953 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...


$$

ANZ638-241600-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211224T1500Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
953 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

$$

ANZ632-634-241800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
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-
953 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA 
  including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and Chesapeake Bay 
  from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ652-654-241800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
953 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3
  to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles 
  Light VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to 
  Parramore Island VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ633-241800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
Currituck Sound-
953 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 2 ft.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-241800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
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-
953 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- 
  North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC 
  VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
286 
WHUS71 KAKQ 241643
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1143 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

ANZ652-654-656-658-241745-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-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-
1143 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

ANZ632-634-241800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
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-
1143 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA 
  including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and Chesapeake Bay 
  from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ633-241800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
Currituck Sound-
1143 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and 
  waves 1 to 2 ft.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
771 
WHUS71 KAKQ 241803
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
103 PM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

ANZ632>634-241915-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
Currituck Sound-
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
103 PM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

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 Dec 23, 11:26 AM EST, 8 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 23, 11:26 AM EST, 8 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1126 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will build across the Mid-Atlantic today, before
sliding off the coast tonight and Friday. A warm front will
north of the area Friday night into Christmas morning. A dry
cold front crosses the region Sunday morning.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 1120 AM EST Thursday...

Late this morning, sfc high pressure was centered right over the
area. Under a sunny sky, temps ranged from the upper 30s to mid
40s.

The center of the sfc high will build to the coast this aftn.
Sunny, with high temps ranging from the lower 40s NE to the
upper 40s S and SW. The airmass will be quite dry with aftn
dewpoints in the mid teens to lower 20s. The high slides
offshore tonight, and there is a subtle warm front that clips
the NE portion of the area tonight. Mostly clear conditions this
evening along with the dry airmass and a calm to very light
wind should allow temps to drop quickly this evening. Overnight
lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s will likely be achieved by
late evening, with temps becoming steady, and even rising a few
degrees later tonight as clouds increase with WAA aloft.

&&

.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 350 AM EST Thursday...

High pressure slides farther offshore Friday into
Christmas Day as an upper ridge builds across the Ohio Valley.
Partly sunny, and potentially becoming mostly cloudy N by afternoon
as another subtle warm front approaches from the WSW. High
temperatures Friday range from the mid 50s to near 60F. The warm
front slides across the northern tier of the area Friday night into
early Christmas morning. Partly to mostly cloudy Friday night with
low temperatures in the lower to mid 40s. Partly sunny (mostly cloudy
north in the morning) Christmas Day and very mild with high
temperatures in the upper 50s to mid 60s (upper 60s possible S).

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 350 AM EST Thursday...

A dry cold front will cross the area Sunday morning, followed
by high pressure and dry weather for Sunday into early Monday
morning. Another warm front will lift across the area Monday
followed by a weak cold front Monday into Tuesday, which could
bring a slight chance for rain showers. This front lifts back
north as a warm front Tuesday night into Wednesday. The rain
potential still looks minimal, so PoPs are no higher than 20% at
this time. Highs will be in the upper 50s to upper 60s Sunday,
in the mid 50s to mid 60s Monday, and in the upper 50s to upper
60s Tuesday and Wednesday (low 70s possible SE Wednesday). Lows
will be in the mid 40s to lower 50s Sunday morning, in the
mid/upper 30s to mid 40s Monday morning, in the 40s to around
50 Tuesday morning, and in the lower 40s to lower 50s Wednesday
morning.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 645 AM EST Thursday...

High pressure is building in from the west as of 12z, and this
area of high pressure will pass across the region today, and
begin to nudge offshore tonight. This will bring dry and VFR
conditions under a clear/sunny sky, followed by increasing
clouds tonight as the high moves offshore. A N wind of 8-12kt
this morning at ORF/ECG will become NE this afternoon, with a
5-10kt NW wind at SBY late morning into early afternoon,
becoming light and variable later in the afternoon, and
generally light and variable at RIC/PHF today. All sites are
expected to have a 5-8kt SSW wind by tonight.

High pressure shifts farther offshore Friday through Christmas
Day, with mainly dry and VFR conditions expected along with a
SW wind. A weak and dry cold front crosses the area late
Saturday night into Sunday morning. High pressure builds over
the area Sunday night and slides offshore Monday.

&&

.MARINE...
As of 330 AM EST Thursday...

Early this morning, high pressure is building across the waters
from the west. Pressure gradient between the building high and
low pressure over Nova Scotia is allowing for N winds to remain
elevated to around 15 to 25 knots. Winds will continue to
diminish this morning as high pressure becomes centered over the
waters. SCAs should be allowed to expire by mid-morning outside
of the southern coastal waters where 5+ foot seas may linger
into the afternoon.

Sub-SCA conditions are expected by this afternoon as high
pressure becomes centered over the region. Tonight, a warm front
lifts north of the waters leading to a pretty decent S to SW
surge. As a result, another round of SCAs will likely be needed
later tonight into Friday as winds increase to 15 to 25 knots
and seas build back to 4 to 5 feet. Winds briefly diminish
Friday afternoon before another S to SW surge of wind Friday
night into Saturday (leading to more SCAs). A cold front pushes
through the area Saturday night into Sunday with gusty W to NW
winds in its wake and possibly yet another round of SCAs.

&&

.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...None.
NC...None.
VA...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 1 PM EST this afternoon for ANZ658.

&&

SYNOPSIS...AJZ/TMG
NEAR TERM...AJZ/TMG
SHORT TERM...AJZ/TMG
LONG TERM...AJZ/TMG
AVIATION...AJZ
MARINE...AJB
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 23, 4:00 AM EST, 7 hours 34 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
400 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

MDZ021>025-NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-
093-095>100-509>525-240900-
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-
400 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

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.