Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued April 5 at 12:43PM EDT until April 7 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 5, 2025 - 9:43am
Expires:
April 5, 2025 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to less than 1 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory,
south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6
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...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this
evening to 6 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