OFFICIAL WEATHER ALERT · ACTIVE

Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued October 21 at 7:00PM EDT until October 24 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Minor

What is happening

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM, Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out 20 NM and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Official instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Original message from NWS Wakefield VA. Wording is preserved from the source.

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Small Craft Advisory – Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM; Coastal | Weather Alert Map