Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
948 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
ANZ650-652-654-162300-
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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-
948 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west to northwest winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected.
For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up
to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 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 1 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7
AM EST Monday.
* 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 hazardous conditions.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
948 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
ANZ656-658-162300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0122.000000T0000Z-251117T1800Z/
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-
948 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming
northwest later this afternoon and evening. Seas 3 to 5 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...Until 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
948 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
ANZ630-162300-
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/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0025.251116T1800Z-251117T1200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
948 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west to northwest winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 kt with gusts up to 35
kt and waves 3 to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7
AM EST Monday.
* 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 hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
948 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
ANZ631-632-634-162300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0122.000000T0000Z-251117T2100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
948 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming northwest with gusts to
30 kt this afternoon and evening. Waves 3 to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point
Comfort VA, 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...Until 4 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
948 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
ANZ638-162300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0122.000000T0000Z-251117T0900Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
948 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming
northwest with gusts up to 30 kt this afternoon and evening.
Waves 2 to 3 ft expected.
* WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads
Bridge-Tunnel.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
948 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
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/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0122.000000T0000Z-251117T0600Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
948 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming
northwest with gusts up to 30 kt this afternoon and evening.
Waves around 2 ft expected.
* WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point,
York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River
Bridge.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
948 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
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/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0122.000000T0000Z-251117T0600Z/
Currituck Sound-
948 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming
northwest with gusts up to 30 kt this afternoon and evening.
Waves around 2 ft expected.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
535 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
ANZ535-536-538-542-161900-
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/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0025.251116T1100Z-251116T2300Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0165.251116T2300Z-251117T2300Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
535 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds
15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River
to Broomes Island MD.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EST
Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
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 hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
DHOF
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
535 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
ANZ530>533-537-539>541-161900-
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/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0025.251116T1100Z-251117T0500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0165.251117T0500Z-251117T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
535 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft
Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Drum Point MD, Tidal Potomac
from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to
Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD
and the Little Choptank River.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST tonight. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 PM EST
Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
535 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
ANZ534-543-161900-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0164.000000T0000Z-251116T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0025.251116T1100Z-251117T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0165.251117T1100Z-251117T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
535 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. For the Small Craft
Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Monday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
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 hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1248 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
AMZ150-161800-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-251117T1700Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
1248 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
4 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.
* WHEN...Until noon EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1248 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
AMZ131-230-231-161800-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-251117T0900Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
1248 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
choppy waters.
* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the
Alligator River.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
