Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued January 5 at 9:50AM EST until January 5 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 5, 2025 - 6:50am
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale
Watch, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 5 to 8 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 Monday evening through
Tuesday evening.
* 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