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Small Craft Advisory issued October 10 at 3:35PM EDT until October 11 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Observed Oct 10 2026, 19:35 UTC · Updated Oct 11 2026, 07:44 UTC

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east to southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 7 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 4 AM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to noon EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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.

Location 37.117, -75.971. ARC Warning did not create the underlying report.

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  Small Craft Advisory issued October 10 at 3:35PM EDT until October 11 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

  Oct 10 2026, 19:35 UTC

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  Small Craft Advisory issued October 10 at 3:35PM EDT until October 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

  Oct 10 2026, 19:35 UTC

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  Small Craft Advisory issued October 10 at 3:35PM EDT until October 11 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

  Oct 10 2026, 19:35 UTC

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  nws

  Small Craft Advisory issued October 10 at 3:35PM EDT until October 11 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

  Oct 10 2026, 19:35 UTC

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Small Craft Advisory issued October 10 at 3:35PM EDT until October 11 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Oct 10 2026, 23:00 UTC