Headline:
Low Water Advisory issued January 7 at 9:29AM EST until January 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Low Water Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 7, 2025 - 6:29am
Expires:
January 7, 2025 - 2:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water
levels. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
For the Low Water Advisory, until 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal
water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.
Instruction:
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.
Area Description:
Currituck Sound
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA