OFFICIAL WEATHER ALERT · UPCOMING

Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued November 6 at 3:15AM EST until November 7 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Minor

What is happening

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 1 PM EST 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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