Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued April 25 at 2:54AM EDT until April 27 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2025 - 11:54pm
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25
kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected on Saturday. Winds become north
to northwest 20 to 25 kt with gusts of 30 kt Saturday night with
waves of 3 to 4 ft. Occasional gusts to 35 kt are possible
Saturday night into Sunday morning.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA
and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 4 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instruction:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Area Description:
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA; Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA