Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued December 3 at 3:45PM EST until December 4 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 3, 2024 - 12:45pm
Expires:
December 3, 2024 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the
Gale Warning, southwest winds, becoming northwest Thursday 25
to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 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 Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM EST
Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Wednesday to 4 AM
EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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.
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; Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA