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Small Craft Advisory issued October 10 at 3:35PM EDT until October 11 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Observed Oct 10 2026, 19:35 UTC · Updated Oct 11 2026, 05:05 UTC

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east to southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas 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 36.376, -75.693. 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 12:00AM 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 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

  Oct 10 2026, 19:35 UTC

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  Small Craft Advisory issued October 10 at 10:47PM EDT until October 11 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

  Oct 11 2026, 02:47 UTC

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  Small Craft Advisory issued October 10 at 10:47PM EDT until October 11 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

  Oct 11 2026, 02:47 UTC

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Gale Warning issued October 10 at 10:47PM EDT until October 11 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Oct 11 2026, 04:00 UTC