Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 649 PM EDT Thu Mar 30 2023 ANZ635>638-310700- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0038.230331T1700Z-230401T1100Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0011.230401T1100Z-230402T0200Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 649 PM EDT Thu Mar 30 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft possible. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River, James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * 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. && $$
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 649 PM EDT Thu Mar 30 2023 ANZ635>638-310700- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0038.230331T1700Z-230401T1100Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0011.230401T1100Z-230402T0200Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 649 PM EDT Thu Mar 30 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft possible. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River, James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$