Headline:
Dense Fog Advisory issued May 24 at 6:22PM EDT until May 25 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Dense Fog Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to less than 1 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory,
southeast winds 5 to 10 kt and seas 4 to 6 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...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Monday. For
the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.
Instruction:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.
Area Description:
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA