Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued January 2 at 9:51AM EST until January 2 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 2, 2025 - 6:51am
Expires:
January 2, 2025 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. For the Gale
Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 3 to 6 ft possible.
* 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 Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through
Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
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