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Small Craft Advisory 19, NWS Wakefield, VA

February 22, 2021

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this small craft advisory at Feb 22, 2021, 9:27 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 23, 2021, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 22, 2021, 9:27 PM EST (02:27 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 23, 2021, 10:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 23, 2021, 6:00 PM EST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA

The text

As transmitted.

591 
WHUS71 KAKQ 230227
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
927 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

ANZ633-231030-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0019.210223T1500Z-210223T2300Z/
Currituck Sound-
927 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 6 PM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-231030-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0019.210223T1500Z-210223T2300Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
927 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, 
  York River, James River from Jamestown to the James River 
  Bridge and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton 
  Roads Bridge- Tunnel.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 6 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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>632-634-231030-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0019.210223T1500Z-210223T2300Z/
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-
927 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* 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, 
  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 10 AM to 6 PM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-230600-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210223T0600Z/
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-
927 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt and seas 4 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 AM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-231030-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210223T1200Z/
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-
927 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt and seas 4 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 7 AM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
998 
WHUS71 KAKQ 230820
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
320 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

ANZ650-652-654-231630-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210224T0300Z/
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-
320 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* 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, 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 10 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-231630-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0019.210223T1500Z-210223T2300Z/
Currituck Sound-
320 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft 
  expected.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-231630-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0019.210223T1500Z-210223T2300Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
320 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...York River, James River from Jamestown to the James 
  River Bridge, Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill 
  Point and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads 
  Bridge- Tunnel.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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>632-634-231630-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0019.210223T1500Z-210223T2300Z/
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-
320 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* 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...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
008 
WHUS71 KAKQ 231141
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
641 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

ANZ633-231945-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0019.210223T1500Z-210223T2300Z/
Currituck Sound-
641 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft 
  expected.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-231945-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0019.210223T1500Z-210223T2300Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
641 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...York River, James River from Jamestown to the James 
  River Bridge, Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill 
  Point and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads 
  Bridge- Tunnel.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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>632-634-231945-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0019.210223T1500Z-210223T2300Z/
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-
641 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* 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...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-231945-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210224T0300Z/
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-
641 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* 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, 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 10 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
589 
WHUS71 KAKQ 231452
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
952 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

ANZ633-232300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0019.210223T1500Z-210223T2300Z/
Currituck Sound-
952 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 2 ft expected.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-232300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0019.210223T1500Z-210223T2300Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
952 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...York River, James River from Jamestown to the James 
  River Bridge, Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill 
  Point and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads 
  Bridge- Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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>632-634-232300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0019.210223T1500Z-210223T2300Z/
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-
952 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 ft expected.

* 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 6 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-232300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210224T0300Z/
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-
952 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 2 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 10 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
066 
WHUS71 KAKQ 231747
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1247 PM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

ANZ633-232300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210223T2300Z/
Currituck Sound-
1247 PM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-232300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210223T2300Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
1247 PM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

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

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

* WHERE...York River, James River from Jamestown to the James 
  River Bridge, Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill 
  Point and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads 
  Bridge- Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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>632-634-232300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210223T2300Z/
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-
1247 PM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

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

* 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 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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.0018.000000T0000Z-210224T0300Z/
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-
1247 PM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  2 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 10 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
022 
WHUS71 KAKQ 232002
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
302 PM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

ANZ633-232300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210223T2300Z/
Currituck Sound-
302 PM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-232300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210223T2300Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
302 PM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

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

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

* WHERE...York River, James River from Jamestown to the James 
  River Bridge, Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill 
  Point and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads 
  Bridge- Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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>632-634-232300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210223T2300Z/
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-
302 PM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds around 15 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 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210224T0300Z/
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-
302 PM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  2 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 10 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
839 
WHUS71 KAKQ 232258
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
558 PM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

ANZ652-654-240000-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210224T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
558 PM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

ANZ633-240000-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210223T2300Z/
Currituck Sound-
558 PM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

$$

ANZ635>638-240000-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210223T2300Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
558 PM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...


$$

ANZ630>632-634-240000-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210223T2300Z/
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-
558 PM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...


$$

ANZ650-240300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210224T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
558 PM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague 
  VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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 Feb 22, 6:36 PM EST, 2 hours 51 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 22, 6:36 PM EST, 2 hours 51 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
636 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure returns tonight. Dry and warmer weather conditions
are expected for Tuesday and Wednesday. A mainly dry cold front
will cross the area Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Another low pressure system may impact the area by late in the
week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM TUESDAY MORNING/...
As of 630 PM EST Monday...

High pressure builds in from the SW tonight behind a cold front
that's now offshore. Mainly clear with lows in the low to mid
30s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 340 PM EST Monday...

Dry wx and mild temps will prevail across the area Tue and Wed,
as high pressure builds across the Gulf Coast States then off
the Southeast Coast. Under a partly sunny to sunny sky, highs
on Tue will range from the mid to upper 50s over the eastern
shore, to the lower 60s elsewhere. Clear and cold Tue night with
lows ranging through the 30s. Under a mostly sunny sky, highs on
Wed will range from the upper 50s/near 60 over the eastern
shore, to the lower to mid 60s elsewhere.

A dry cold front will drop across the region Wed night, with
cooler high pressure building into and over the area for Thu.
Mostly clear to partly cloudy Wed night with lows in the upper
30s to mid 40s. Partly to mostly sunny Thu with highs mainly
ranging from the upper 40s to the mid 50s.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 355 PM EST Monday...

Cool high pressure will slide by north of the area to the New
England coast during Fri. At the same time, a couple of low
pressure areas combined with the development of a coastal trough
will lift nwrd from the Gulf coast and SE states. This will
result in the chance for pcpn moving into the area from the SW
Fri aftn into Fri evening. These systems and associated moisture
will produce chance for mainly rain (rain/snow mix possible NNW
counties Fri night into early Sat morning) Fri evening through
much of Sat. There may be a break in the pcpn chances Sat night
into early Sun morning, before better chances for rain later Sun
morning through Mon, as a warm front and another wave of low
pressure move into and across the region.

Highs will range from the mid 40s to near 50 Fri, lower 50s to
lower 60s Sat, through the 50s Sun, and in the mid 50s to lower
60s Mon. Lows will range from the upper 20s to mid 30s Thu
night, in the mid 30s to lower 40s Fri night, range through the
40s Sat night and Sun night.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 630 PM EST Monday...

Improving ceilings along with winds becoming WSW 10 kt or less
tonight. High pressure returns Tuesday with VFR conditions. WSW
winds will become gusty by late Tuesday morning into the
afternoon. Gusts of 25-30 kt expected.

OUTLOOK...High pressure and VFR conditions through Wednesday.
The next (mainly dry) cold front will cross the area Wed night
into Thu morning. The next opportunity for deteriorated flight
conditions won't come until late Friday or Saturday.

&&

.MARINE...
As of 355 PM EST Monday...

Afternoon surface analysis shows a prefrontal trough and attendant
showers and shallow convection moving through the southern coastal
waters and approaching the Currituck Sound. Winds are southerly 20-
30 kt with gusts to 40-45 kt ahead of this feature but quickly
transition to west and southwesterly 10-15 kt behind the line. Waves
are 2-4 ft with seas 5-9 ft.

Conditions have rapidly improved in the wake of the shallow but
quite robust convective line. However, opted to extend all SCA
headlines in the Bay, lower James, and Currituck Sound until 7pm.
Offshore, headlines run until 7am but could be expired a few hours
early depending on how quickly seas subside in the lighter westerly
flow that is expected overnight. W/SW flow will strengthen tomorrow
afternoon but should stay around 15 kt in the Bay and 15-20 kt
offshore. One possible exception will be areas close to the coast
and especially the upper rivers where deep mixing over land due to
warmer temperatures will enhance wind gusts Tuesday. High pressure
builds over the SE coast for the midweek period with another (dry)
cold front crossing the region Thursday with sub-SCA N-NE flow in
its wake for Fri-Fri night, veering to the E-SE for Sat.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
As of 600 PM EST Monday...

Flood warnings continue for the following rivers:

Nottoway near Sebrell
Blackwater above Franklin
(Non-forecast point/Areal) Chickahominy River near Providence
Forge

Currently, minor river flooding is occurring except Sebrell, where
moderate flooding is occurring. See water.weather.gov for more
site specific information.

&&

.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...None.
NC...None.
VA...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EST Tuesday for ANZ650-652-654-
     656-658.

&&

SYNOPSIS...JDM
NEAR TERM...JDM
SHORT TERM...TMG
LONG TERM...TMG
AVIATION...JDM
MARINE...MAM/RHR
HYDROLOGY...AKQ
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 22, 4:08 PM EST, 5 hours 19 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
408 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

MDZ021>025-NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-
093-095>100-509>525-232115-
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-
408 PM EST Mon Feb 22 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...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 22, 3:48 PM EST, 5 hours 39 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
348 PM EST MON FEB 22 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0202 PM     MARINE TSTM WIND 3 SE TANGIER            37.79N  75.96W
02/22/2021  M77 MPH          ANZ630             VA   BUOY

            TANGIER SOUND LIGHT WEATHERFLOW STATION

&&

EVENT NUMBER AKQ2100004

JM
Local storm report, Feb 22, 4:05 PM EST, 5 hours 22 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
405 PM EST MON FEB 22 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0210 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 NNW ORIANA            37.15N  76.53W
02/22/2021                   CITY OF NEWPORT NE VA   911 CALL CENTER

            POWER LINES AND SEVERAL TREES DOWN.

&&

EVENT NUMBER AKQ2100005

JM
Local storm report, Feb 22, 4:06 PM EST, 5 hours 21 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
406 PM EST MON FEB 22 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0210 PM     TSTM WND DMG     2 SSW CARVER GARDENS    37.23N  76.67W
02/22/2021                   JAMES CITY         VA   911 CALL CENTER

            PAIR OF TREES DOWN ON COLONIAL PARKWAY.

&&

EVENT NUMBER AKQ2100006

JM
Local storm report, Feb 22, 4:08 PM EST, 5 hours 19 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
408 PM EST MON FEB 22 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0230 PM     TSTM WND DMG     2 W HALLWOOD            37.07N  76.33W
02/22/2021                   CITY OF HAMPTON    VA   911 CALL CENTER

            TREE DOWN ON LITTLE BACK RIVER RD.

&&

EVENT NUMBER AKQ2100007

JM
Local storm report, Feb 22, 4:10 PM EST, 5 hours 17 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
410 PM EST MON FEB 22 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0241 PM     TSTM WND DMG     2 ENE KINGS FORK        36.79N  76.60W
02/22/2021                   CITY OF SUFFOLK    VA   911 CALL CENTER

            TREES DOWN NEAR HARBORVIEW AND DOWNTOWN.

&&

EVENT NUMBER AKQ2100008

JM
Local storm report, Feb 22, 4:11 PM EST, 5 hours 16 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
411 PM EST MON FEB 22 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0256 PM     TSTM WND DMG     OCEAN VIEW              36.95N  76.25W
02/22/2021                   CITY OF NORFOLK    VA   911 CALL CENTER

            POWER LINES AND A TREE DOWN.

&&

EVENT NUMBER AKQ2100009

JM

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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.