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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1053 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

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Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
1053 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 4 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA
  including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 AM
  EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ633-112300-
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/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0012.240411T2300Z-240412T0500Z/
Currituck Sound-
1053 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south to southeast winds
  15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 ft expected. For
  the Gale Warning, south winds 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 2 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 AM
  EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-112300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-240411T2300Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0012.240411T2300Z-240412T0800Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
1053 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south to southeast winds
  15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.
  For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
  North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC
  VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM
  EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-112300-
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/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0012.240411T2300Z-240412T0800Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
1053 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south to southeast winds 15
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected.
  For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
  VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
  Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island
  to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM
  EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ635>637-112300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0046.240411T1700Z-240412T2200Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
1053 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt, becoming west to southwest Friday. Waves 2 to 3 ft
  expected.

* WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point,
  York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River
  Bridge.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ638-112300-
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James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
1053 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt, becoming west to southwest Friday. Waves 2 to 3 ft
  expected.

* WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads
  Bridge-Tunnel.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-112300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0046.240411T1700Z-240412T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
1053 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt, becoming west to southwest Friday. Waves 3 to 5 ft expected.
  Occasional gusts to 35 kt are possible late tonight.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,
  Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA and
  Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$