Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
613 WHUS71 KAKQ 100759 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 359 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025 ANZ636-637-101600- /O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-251010T0800Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.A.0015.251012T0200Z-251013T1100Z/ York River-James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 359 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025 ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Gale Watch, north to northeast winds 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, becoming northwest. Waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE...York River, Rappahannock River, and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ ANZ658-101600- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-251011T2300Z/ /O.CAN.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.251011T2200Z-251013T1100Z/ /O.EXB.KAKQ.GL.A.0015.251011T2300Z-251013T1100Z/ Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 359 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... ...STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ630-101600- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-251010T1100Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.A.0015.251012T0200Z-251013T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- 359 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Watch, north to northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ ANZ631-101600- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-251010T1100Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.A.0015.251012T0200Z-251013T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- 359 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 5 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ632-101600- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-251012T0200Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.A.0015.251012T0200Z-251013T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- 359 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast to east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ ANZ634-101600- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-251012T0200Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.A.0015.251012T0200Z-251013T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 359 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast to east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ638-101600- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-251010T1400Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.A.0015.251012T0200Z-251013T1100Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 359 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ ANZ633-101600- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-251011T0500Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.A.0015.251011T2300Z-251013T1100Z/ Currituck Sound- 359 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ654-656-101600- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-251012T0200Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.251012T0200Z-251013T1100Z/ 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 to 20 nm- 359 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast to east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Storm Watch, northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 16 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT Saturday. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-101600- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-251010T1100Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.251012T0200Z-251013T1100Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- 359 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Storm Watch, northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 17 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EDT this morning. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ635-101600- /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.A.0015.251012T0200Z-251013T1100Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point- 359 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025 ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$