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Small Craft Advisory 51, NWS Wakefield, VA

May 7, 2021

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this small craft advisory at May 7, 2021, 2:38 AM EDT. It took effect at May 7, 2021, 6:40 PM EDT. It was in force for 30 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 7, 2021, 2:38 AM EDT (06:38 UTC)
In effect from
May 7, 2021, 6:40 PM EDT
Expired
May 9, 2021, 12:13 AM EDT
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA

The text

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973 
WHUS71 KAKQ 070638
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
238 AM EDT Fri May 7 2021

ANZ632-634-071445-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.210508T0600Z-210509T0000Z/
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-
238 AM EDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25
  kt and waves 2 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...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 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ630-631-071445-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.210508T1400Z-210509T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
238 AM EDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 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...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-071445-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.210508T1400Z-210509T0000Z/
Currituck Sound-
238 AM EDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest 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 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ637-638-071445-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.210508T1400Z-210509T0000Z/
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
238 AM EDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25
  kt and waves 2 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...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 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
017 
WHUS71 KAKQ 071401
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1001 AM EDT Fri May 7 2021

ANZ632-634-072215-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.210508T0600Z-210509T0000Z/
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-
1001 AM EDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 
  kt and waves 2 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...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 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ630-631-072215-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.210508T1400Z-210509T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
1001 AM EDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 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...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-072215-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.210508T1400Z-210509T0000Z/
Currituck Sound-
1001 AM EDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest 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 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ637-638-072215-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.210508T1400Z-210509T0000Z/
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
1001 AM EDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 
  kt and waves 2 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...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 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
363 
WHUS71 KAKQ 071852
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
252 PM EDT Fri May 7 2021

ANZ630>632-634-080300-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.210508T0200Z-210509T0000Z/
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-
252 PM EDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West 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 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-080300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.210508T1400Z-210509T0000Z/
Currituck Sound-
252 PM EDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ637-638-080300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.210508T1400Z-210509T0000Z/
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
252 PM EDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...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 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
720 
WHUS71 KAKQ 072240
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
640 PM EDT Fri May 7 2021

ANZ630>632-634-638-080645-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.210507T2240Z-210509T0000Z/
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-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
640 PM EDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  1 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, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill 
  Point to New Point Comfort VA and James River from James River 
  Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-080645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.210508T1400Z-210509T0000Z/
Currituck Sound-
640 PM EDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ637-080645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.210508T1400Z-210509T0000Z/
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
640 PM EDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
419 
WHUS71 KAKQ 080151
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
951 PM EDT Fri May 7 2021

ANZ630>632-634-638-081000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210509T0000Z/
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-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
951 PM EDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  1 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, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill 
  Point to New Point Comfort VA and James River from James River 
  Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-081000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.210508T1400Z-210509T0000Z/
Currituck Sound-
951 PM EDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ637-081000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.210508T1400Z-210509T0000Z/
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
951 PM EDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
543 
WHUS71 KAKQ 080421
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1221 AM EDT Sat May 8 2021

ANZ635-636-081230-
/O.EXA.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.210508T1400Z-210509T0000Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
1221 AM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 2 ft.

* WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point and 
  York River.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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>632-634-638-081230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210509T0000Z/
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-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
1221 AM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 
  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, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill 
  Point to New Point Comfort VA and James River from James River 
  Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-081230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.210508T1400Z-210509T0000Z/
Currituck Sound-
1221 AM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* 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 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ637-081230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.210508T1400Z-210509T0000Z/
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
1221 AM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
707 
WHUS71 KAKQ 080715
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
315 AM EDT Sat May 8 2021

ANZ635-636-081515-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.210508T0715Z-210509T0000Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
315 AM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point and 
  York River.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-081515-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.210508T0715Z-210509T0000Z/
Currituck Sound-
315 AM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ637-081515-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.210508T0715Z-210509T0000Z/
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
315 AM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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>632-634-081515-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210509T0300Z/
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-
315 AM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 
  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, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill 
  Point to New Point Comfort VA and James River from James River 
  Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-081515-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210509T0000Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
315 AM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 
  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, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill 
  Point to New Point Comfort VA and James River from James River 
  Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
210 
WHUS71 KAKQ 081334
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
934 AM EDT Sat May 8 2021

ANZ635-636-082145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210509T0000Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
934 AM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...York River and Rappahannock River from Urbanna to 
  Windmill Point.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-082145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210509T0000Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
934 AM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt and waves 2 to 3 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-082145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210509T0000Z/
Currituck Sound-
934 AM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ637-082145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210509T0000Z/
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
934 AM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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>632-634-082145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210509T0300Z/
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-
934 AM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 
  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 11 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
565 
WHUS71 KAKQ 081838
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
238 PM EDT Sat May 8 2021

ANZ650-090245-
/O.EXA.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210509T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
238 PM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630-631-090245-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210509T0600Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
238 PM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 
  ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ635-636-090000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210509T0000Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
238 PM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...York River and Rappahannock River from Urbanna to 
  Windmill Point.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-090000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210509T0000Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
238 PM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-090000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210509T0000Z/
Currituck Sound-
238 PM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ637-090000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210509T0000Z/
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
238 PM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ632-634-090245-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210509T0300Z/
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-
238 PM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest 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 and Chesapeake Bay 
  from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
517 
WHUS71 KAKQ 090154
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
954 PM EDT Sat May 8 2021

ANZ632-634-650-090300-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210509T0300Z/
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-
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
954 PM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The Small Craft Advisory is cancelled.

$$

ANZ630-631-090600-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210509T0600Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
954 PM EDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North 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 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
987 
WHUS71 KAKQ 090413
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1213 AM EDT Sun May 9 2021

ANZ630-631-090515-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210509T0600Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
1213 AM EDT Sun May 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

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 May 6, 7:53 PM EDT, 6 hours 45 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 6, 7:53 PM EDT, 6 hours 45 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
753 PM EDT Thu May 6 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure shifts offshore later this evening and tonight.
An area of low pressure brings increased clouds and showers
Friday into Friday night. Dry weather returns for Saturday.
Another disturbance approaches the region early next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY MORNING/...
As of 750 PM EDT Thursday...

High pressure shifts offshore this evening and tonight with weak
SE flow developing as this occurs. Weak low pressure develops
offshore and well south of the region tonight while a shortwave
approaches the area from the west. As a result, clouds will be
on the increase as we head through the overnight hours. A few
rain showers will be possible across the far SW as we head
closer to daybreak Friday morning. Low temperatures tonight will
generally range from the mid 40s/upper 40s to the lower 50s near
the coast.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
As of 250 PM EDT Thursday...

The combination of the upper trough pivoting across the region
and weak sfc low pressure developing along/just off the NC
coast will result in a mostly cloudy sky with showers developing.
PoPs ramp up across much of the area by late Friday morning into
Friday afternoon. Latest CAMs show some heavier showers or
thunderstorms developing and spreading from west to east through
the afternoon and early evening hours Friday. Not expecting any
severe weather, but would not be shocked to see some gusty winds
and perhaps some small hail Friday afternoon as the upper level
trough pivots across the area. QPF on the order of a quarter to
half an inch, but the potential is there for locally higher
amounts depending on where the heavier showers set up. Rain
tapers off Friday night into Saturday morning (potentially
lingering into early Saturday afternoon across the far NE).
Highs will mainly be in the lower to mid 60s (upper 60s SE) on
Friday, with lows Fri night ranging through the 40s to around
50.

Weak sfc high pressure will rebuild over the se coast for
Saturday, as sfc low lifts ne offshore of the New England coast.
This will yield a mostly sunny, breezy and pleasant day on
Saturday, with high temps ranging from the mid 60s to near 70
(low to mid 60s across the Eastern Shore).

Sfc low pressure slides from the middle MS valley toward the
Ohio valley on Sunday, allowing weak warm front to lift toward
the local area. A weak upper disturbance will move east along
the front, and could bring some sct showers to the northern half
of the local area Sunday afternoon into Sun evening. Slightly
warmer Sunday as the flow becomes southerly across the region.
Highs will range from the upper 60s north to around 80 south.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 250 PM EDT Thursday...

Low pressure and its associated cold front approach/push across
the region during the day on Monday. Maintained chance PoPs
for showers through the period with the possibility for some
thunderstorms (especially SE) Monday afternoon/evening. Highs on
Monday will range from the upper 70s to lower 80s.

Dry weather expected for late Mon night into Tue night, as high
pressure builds in from the N-NW. Still looking at the
potential for an unsettled period as we head into Wednesday and
beyond as low pressure tracks across the deep south and then
eventually near/along the East Coast. Temperatures will remain
below average Monday through Thursday with highs in the 60s and
lows in the 40s.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 750 PM EDT Thursday...

VFR flying weather is expected to dominate the 00z TAF period
but increasing chances for showers from late morning through the
evening could offer some localized flight restrictions. Winds
generally light and variable overnight become southeast/south
into the afternoon ahead of the approaching cold front. Flow
turns west and northwest behind the front late in the period.

Outlook: Conditions improve Friday night into Saturday. High
pressure builds across the area Saturday and slides offshore
Sunday. Another cold front potentially moves across the area
Sunday night into Monday.

&&

.MARINE...
As of 400 PM EDT Thursday...

High pressure is centered over the region this afternoon. A
light northerly to northeasterly flow (5-10 kt) is present this
afternoon. An area of low pressure is forecasted to form over
central VA Friday morning. As the low pressure deepens
tomorrow, winds will become SE 10-15 kt. Winds may funnel over
the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and be slightly stronger over
the southern bay with gusts near 20 kt in the afternoon. This
low pressure will track east towards the Chesapeake Bay, bring
scattered showers and an isolated thunderstorm. Localized
strong and gusty winds are possible as showers/storms move
across the bay and offshore Friday afternoon.

As the low pressure moves off the coast, winds will become NW
15-20 kt Friday night. Confidence is low on whether winds will
reach to SCA levels, therefore, decided to hold off on issuing
a SCA now.

NW winds will be around 20 kt Saturday as a low pressure track
north of the region. SCAs are possible at this time. High
pressure will become centered over the area Saturday night with
winds becoming light and variable. High pressure will quickly
move off the coast Sunday morning with southerly winds 10-20 kt
Sunday into Sunday night.

Waves in the bay will be 2-3 ft during periods of increased
winds, and seas will be 3-5 ft.

&&

.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...None.
NC...None.
VA...None.
MARINE...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...AJB/MAM
NEAR TERM...AJB/RHR
SHORT TERM...AJB/MAM
LONG TERM...AJB/MAM
AVIATION...AJB/RHR
MARINE...CP
Hazardous weather outlook, May 6, 4:11 PM EDT, 10 hours 27 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
411 PM EDT Thu May 6 2021

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093-095>100-509>525-072015-
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-
411 PM EDT Thu May 6 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...Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 7, 3:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQIsle of Wight30 min
May 7, 4:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQNorthumberland39 min
May 7, 4:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQPrince Edward25 min
May 7, 6:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQWicomico30 min

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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.