- In force from
- Oct 17, 6:00 PM EDT
- Until
- Oct 18, 7:00 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 16, 3:23 AM EDT
- Office
- Wakefield, VA
- Number
- 18 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate, Future, Possible
- Where
- Atlantic waters
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible.
- Where
- Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge.
- When
- For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning.
- Impacts
- Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
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 waves.
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