- In force from
- Oct 19, 7:00 PM EDT
- Until
- Oct 20, 1:00 PM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 18, 6:52 AM EDT
- Updated
- 1 time, last Oct 18, 2:45 PM EDT
- Office
- Wakefield, VA
- Number
- 20 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate, Future, Possible
- Where
- Atlantic waters
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible.
- Where
- Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.
- When
- For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon.
- 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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