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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Wakefield, VA

February 22, 2023

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this small craft advisory at Feb 22, 2023, 3:56 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 22, 2023, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 20 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 22, 2023, 3:56 AM EST (08:56 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 22, 2023, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 23, 2023, 3:28 PM EST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA

The text

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128 
WHUS71 KAKQ 220856
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
356 AM EST Wed Feb 22 2023

ANZ630>632-634-221700-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.230223T0300Z-230223T2100Z/
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-
356 AM EST Wed Feb 22 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  waves 2 to 3 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 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday.

* 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>638-221700-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.230223T0300Z-230224T0000Z/
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-
356 AM EST Wed Feb 22 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY...

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

* 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 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-221700-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.230223T0300Z-230223T2100Z/
Currituck Sound-
356 AM EST Wed Feb 22 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
568 
WHUS71 KAKQ 221441
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
941 AM EST Wed Feb 22 2023

ANZ630>632-634-222245-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.230223T0300Z-230223T2100Z/
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-
941 AM EST Wed Feb 22 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 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 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday.

* 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>638-222245-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.230223T0300Z-230224T0000Z/
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-
941 AM EST Wed Feb 22 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

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

* 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 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-222245-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.230223T0300Z-230223T2100Z/
Currituck Sound-
941 AM EST Wed Feb 22 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
793 
WHUS71 KAKQ 222012
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
312 PM EST Wed Feb 22 2023

ANZ656-658-230415-
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.230223T0300Z-230223T1500Z/
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-
312 PM EST Wed Feb 22 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 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...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-230415-
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.230223T0600Z-230223T2100Z/
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-
312 PM EST Wed Feb 22 2023

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 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 1 AM to 4 PM EST Thursday.

* 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>638-230415-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.230223T0300Z-230223T2100Z/
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-
312 PM EST Wed Feb 22 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM EST THURSDAY...

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

* 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 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday.

* 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>632-634-230415-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.230223T0300Z-230223T2100Z/
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-
312 PM EST Wed Feb 22 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  waves 2 to 3 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 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-230415-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.230223T0300Z-230223T2100Z/
Currituck Sound-
312 PM EST Wed Feb 22 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
975 
WHUS71 KAKQ 222356
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
656 PM EST Wed Feb 22 2023

ANZ630>632-634-231200-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.230223T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
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-
656 PM EST Wed Feb 22 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 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...Until 4 PM EST Thursday.

* 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>638-231200-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.230223T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
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-
656 PM EST Wed Feb 22 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

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

* 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...Until 4 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-231200-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.230223T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
Currituck Sound-
656 PM EST Wed Feb 22 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-231200-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.230223T0000Z-230223T1500Z/
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-
656 PM EST Wed Feb 22 2023

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 2 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 10 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-231200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.230223T0600Z-230223T2100Z/
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-
656 PM EST Wed Feb 22 2023

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 2 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 1 AM to 4 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
729 
WHUS71 KAKQ 230552
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1252 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

ANZ630>632-634-231400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
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 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 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 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...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-231400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
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-
1252 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  waves 2 to 3 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...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-231400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
Currituck Sound-
1252 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-231400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T1500Z/
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-
1252 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...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 
  seas 2 to 4 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 10 AM EST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-231400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.230223T0600Z-230223T2100Z/
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 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 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...Until 4 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.

&&

$$
561 
WHUS71 KAKQ 230935
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
435 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

ANZ630>632-634-231745-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
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-
435 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 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...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-231745-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
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-
435 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest 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, 
  York River, James River from Jamestown to the James River 
  Bridge and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton 
  Roads Bridge- Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-231745-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
Currituck Sound-
435 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-231500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T1500Z/
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-
435 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...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 
  seas 2 to 4 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 10 AM EST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-231745-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
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-
435 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest 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, 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...Until 4 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.

&&

$$
743 
WHUS71 KAKQ 231151
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
651 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

ANZ630>632-634-232000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
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-
651 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 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...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-232000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
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-
651 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest 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, 
  York River, James River from Jamestown to the James River 
  Bridge and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton 
  Roads Bridge- Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-232000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
Currituck Sound-
651 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-231500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T1500Z/
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-
651 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...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 
  seas 2 to 4 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 10 AM EST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-232000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
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-
651 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest 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, 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...Until 4 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.

&&

$$
782 
WHUS71 KAKQ 231443
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
943 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

ANZ656-658-231800-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T1800Z/
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-
943 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts of 25 to 30 kt and
  seas 3 to 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-634-232100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
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-
943 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 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 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...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-232100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
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-
943 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest 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, 
  York River, James River from Jamestown to the James River 
  Bridge and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton 
  Roads Bridge- Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-232100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
Currituck Sound-
943 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-232100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
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-
943 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest 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, 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...Until 4 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.

&&

$$
738 
WHUS71 KAKQ 231744
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1244 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

ANZ630-631-635-654-231845-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
1244 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

A few gusts to 20 knots are possible at elevated locations this
afternoon. 

$$

ANZ656-658-231845-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T1800Z/
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-
1244 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

ANZ632-634-232100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
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-
1244 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts 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...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ636>638-232100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
York River-James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
1244 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-232100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
Currituck Sound-
1244 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-232100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
1244 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 25 kt and seas 3 to
  5 ft.

* WHERE...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 4 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.

&&

$$
980 
WHUS71 KAKQ 232028
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
328 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

ANZ632-634-240430-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0022.230224T1500Z-230225T0900Z/
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-
328 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

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

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* 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 10 AM Friday to 4 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-240430-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0022.230224T1500Z-230225T0900Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
328 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

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

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

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-240430-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0022.230224T1200Z-230225T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
328 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 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 and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore 
  Island VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-240430-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0022.230224T1500Z-230225T0900Z/
Currituck Sound-
328 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

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

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

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

&&

$$

ANZ636-637-240430-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230223T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0022.230224T1500Z-230225T0600Z/
York River-James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
328 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630-631-240430-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0022.230224T1200Z-230225T0600Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
328 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest 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 
  and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ654-240430-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0022.230224T1200Z-230225T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
328 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt and seas 3 to 4 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-240430-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0022.230224T1500Z-230225T1200Z/
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-
328 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt and seas 3 to 5 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...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ635-240430-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0022.230224T1500Z-230225T0600Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-
328 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

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, 3:55 AM EST, 1 minute earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 22, 3:55 AM EST, 1 minute before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
355 AM EST Wed Feb 22 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front stalls over North Carolina Wednesday, and then
lifts back as a warm front Wednesday night. Record warmth is
expected on Thursday, followed by much cooler conditions Friday
night through Saturday as cold high pressure settles north of
the region.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING/...
As of 935 PM EST Tuesday...

Low pressure is centered over nrn New England and Atlantic
Canada late this evening, with zonal flow aloft over the
central and ern CONUS. The aforementioned sfc low is dragging a
cold front through the region. This front is progged to cross
the remainder of the area overnight before settling into NC
by Wednesday morning. The cold frontal passage tonight is
expected to be dry. Forecast low temperatures range from the
mid/upper 30s N, to the lower to mid 40s elsewhere.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 400 PM EST Tuesday...

The warm front slowly lifts back N across the area Wednesday-
Wednesday night resulting in increasing clouds, with some light
rain possible across the far N, and possibly some sprinkles
farther S, although the sub-cloud layer will be quite dry.
Otherwise, variable clouds S, mostly cloudy central and N
Wednesday- Wednesday night. Overall the trends are a little
weaker with the front so highs have been been nudged a few
degrees higher (especially S), except on the eastern shore where
the marine influence will be strongest. Highs Wednesday range
from around 50F to lower-mid 50s MD Eastern Shore to the low-mid
70s across interior NE NC.

The warm front will lift NE of the area by early Thursday,
setting up a very warm and generally dry and breezy day Thursday
(low level wind out of the WSW). Highs will be into the lower
80s across much of the CWA W of the Bay, with readings mainly
ranging through the 70s over most of the Ern Shore (see Climate
section below for record highs on Thu 2/23 and all-time Feb
record highs). The cold front pushes through Thursday night, but
remaining very warm for late Feb with lows in the lower 50s NW
to the lower 60s SE.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 340 AM EST Wednesday...

The medium range period begins with the flow aloft briefly
becoming WNW Fri night into early Sat as a progressive upper
trough pushes off the New England coast. This allows strong high
pressure (~1040mb) to move from the eastern Great Lakes to New
England. Locally, Fri night turns sharply colder with dry air
filtering in from the N. Lows will range from the mid 20s to
lower 30s across most of the area, with mid-upper 30s across the
SE. While the 00Z models show some differences in the amount of
cold air reaching into the local area as well as timing of
overrunning moisture moving in from the west on Sat, the
general pattern shows good overall agreement. While the sfc high
is initially quite strong, the progressive nature of the flow
aloft suggests the sfc high rapidly weakens and moves to the
east during the day Sat. The strong upper ridge centered over
the Gulf of Mexico also supports a warm nose aloft moving in
from the SW rather quickly. Will have low chc PoPs initially
over the along/W of I-95 Sat morning, spreading E and becoming
likely central and S to high chc N Sat aftn. Have mainly SN as
p-type across the N to start, with RA/SN central and RA SE. Will
shift p-type to RA/IP or SN/IP into much of central and eastern
VA by late morning/early aftn and then primarily all rain after
18Z. The MD eastern shore appears to have the best chc for
seeing a period of mainly snow until after 18Z (with the warm
nose aloft staying SW). Sat will be the only cold day of the
period with highs below avg, ranging from the mid-upper 40s SE
to around 40F across the N. That initial system moves away by
early Sun...with partial clearing and much warmer temperatures
for Sunday (highs upper 50s to mid 60s). Another weak low
pressure system looks to quickly arrive from the W later Mon/Mon
night resulting in more unsettled wx (chc PoPs). Lows Sun night
in the 30s to lower 40s, with highs Mon a bit uncertain given
precip moving back in (mainly in the 60s S but likely holding
in the 50s N). That system exits off the coast by early Tue,
with downsloping/drying conditions and continued mild WX. Lows
Mon night in the 40s N and 50s S, with highs Tue in the lower to
mid 60s N to around 70F S.

&&

.AVIATION /09Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 1250 AM EST Wednesday...

VFR conditions will continue to prevail through the 06z TAF
period. A cold front will slide through the region overnight
with the wind becoming light out of the NE with increasing high
clouds. Mostly cloudy to overcast on Wednesday with cloud bases
lowering to 5000-7000ft AGL. Winds will generally be 5-10kt and
veer from the E to SE and a warm front lifts through the area.
There could be an isolated, light shower north of RIC from
12-15z and at SBY from 15z-18z. However, coverage is expected to
be too low to necessitate mention in the TAFs as most areas will
remain dry. Otherwise, most of the area should just remain
cloudy in the morning hours. Expecting VFR CIGs/VISs to remain
into Wednesday night as overcast skies become scattered-broken.
A robust low-level jet develops Wed evening and will likely
lead to widespread LLWS conditions after ~00z. This LLJ will
persist into the overnight hours.

Outlook: VFR conditions continue Thursday with a breezy SW
wind. The wind shifts to the N-NW Friday and remains breezy as
high pressure builds in from the NNW. The next system arrives on
Saturday with a chance for precip (possibly mixed precip at the
onset for RIC/SBY) and flight restrictions. Improving
conditions are expected by Sunday.

&&

.MARINE...
As of 915 PM EST Tuesday...

Winds fell below SCA-criteria earlier this evening with the loss
of mixing quickly decreasing after 6 pm. For tonight through
tomorrow high pressure briefly moves across the region.
Southwest winds then increase later tomorrow evening into
Thursday as a warm front lifts back north across the waters and
a cold front begins to approach from the west resulting in a
tightening pressure gradient. Another round of SCAs will likely
be for at least the tidal rivers and Chesapeake Bay Wednesday
evening into Thursday. Similar to today, the highest wind gusts
during the day on Thursday will likely be closer to the shore
where mixing is more prevalent. Winds briefly decrease Thursday
night before increasing again on Friday and becoming W/NW in the
wake of the cold front. SCAs will again be needed for most
locations Friday into Friday night due to NW winds of 15 to 25
kt with gusts to around 30 kt. Winds diminish below SCA-criteria
late Friday night/early Saturday morning.

Seas generally range from 2 to 3 feet (waves 1 to 2 feet in the
Bay) this evening through Wednesday. Seas build to around 3 to
4 feet (5 feet out 20 nm) Thursday due to the increasing SW
wind. Seas briefly diminish Thursday night before building again
Friday into Friday night.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
As of 700 PM EST Tuesday...

Warm and breezy conditions are expected on Thursday, but min RH
values will be in the 40-50% range. A mainly dry cold front
will cross the area Thursday night into Friday. Not as warm, but
min RH values will drop to 20-30% inland W of the Bay (30-45%
toward the coast) along with a breezy NW wind. Increased fire
danger is possible Friday.

&&

.CLIMATE...
Unseasonably warm wx is expected Thu (2/23).

Record Highs (2/23):

RIC 75/2017
ORF 79/1975
SBY 74/2017
ECG 77/1975

All-time records highs for Feb:

RIC 83 (Feb 25, 1930; Feb 11, 1932)
ORF 82 (Feb 27, 1997; Feb 24, 2012; Feb 12, 2017; Feb 4 1890)
SBY 80 (Feb 25, 1930)
ECG 82 (Feb 28, 1962; Feb 27, 1997; Feb 12, 2017; Feb 3, 1989)

&&

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

&&

SYNOPSIS...AJZ/LKB
NEAR TERM...AJZ/ERI
SHORT TERM...AJZ/LKB
LONG TERM...AJZ/LKB
AVIATION...ERI/SW
MARINE...ALB/JAO
FIRE WEATHER...
CLIMATE...
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 21, 7:06 PM EST, 8 hours 50 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
706 PM EST Tue Feb 21 2023

MDZ021>025-NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-
093-095>100-509>525-230015-
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-
706 PM EST Tue Feb 21 2023

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...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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