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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 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...From 1 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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