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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
1020 AM EDT SAT OCT 17 2026
ANZ635>637-172230-
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/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.261017T2200Z-261018T1100Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
1020 AM EDT SAT OCT 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...FOR THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT
WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT AND WAVES 1 TO 3 FT. FOR THE GALE
WARNING, NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT AND
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...FOR THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. FOR THE GALE WARNING, FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EDT SUNDAY.
* 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.
ANZ650-172230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-261018T1700Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0019.261019T0800Z-261020T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT
20 NM-
1020 AM EDT SAT OCT 17 2026
..GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT SUNDAY
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...FOR THE GALE WARNING, NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 30
KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT AND SEAS 7 TO 10 FT. FOR THE GALE
WATCH, NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
40 KT AND SEAS 9 TO 14 FT POSSIBLE.
* WHERE...COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE
VA OUT 20 NM.
* WHEN...FOR THE GALE WARNING, UNTIL 1 PM EDT SUNDAY. FOR THE
GALE WATCH, FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING.
* 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.
ANZ630-631-172230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-261018T1100Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM WINDMILL POINT TO NEW POINT COMFORT VA-
1020 AM EDT SAT OCT 17 2026
..GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SUNDAY
* WHAT...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT AND
WAVES 3 TO 6 FT.
* WHERE...CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA
AND CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM WINDMILL POINT TO NEW POINT COMFORT VA.
* WHEN...UNTIL 7 AM EDT SUNDAY.
* 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.
ANZ632-634-172230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-261020T1100Z/
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-
1020 AM EDT SAT OCT 17 2026
..GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY
* WHAT...NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
40 KT AND WAVES 6 TO 9 FT.
* WHERE...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 7 AM EDT TUESDAY.
* 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.
ANZ652-654-172230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-261020T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
20 NM-
1020 AM EDT SAT OCT 17 2026
..GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY
* WHAT...NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
45 KT AND SEAS 10 TO 15 FT.
* WHERE...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...UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY.
* 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.
ANZ656-658-172230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-261020T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT TO VIRGINIA-
NORTH CAROLINA BORDER OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
20 NM-
1020 AM EDT SAT OCT 17 2026
..GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY
* WHAT...NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
45 KT AND SEAS 11 TO 16 FT.
* WHERE...COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT TO VIRGINIA-
NORTH CAROLINA BORDER OUT 20 NM AND COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA
BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT 20 NM.
* WHEN...UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY.
* 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.
ANZ680-682-172230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-261020T1100Z/
WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINTOTEAGUE VA FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE VA TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1020 AM EDT SAT OCT 17 2026
..GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY
* WHAT...NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
45 KT AND SEAS 14 TO 19 FT.
* WHERE...WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINTOTEAGUE VA FROM
20 TO 60 NM AND WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE VA TO PARRAMORE
ISLAND VA FROM 20 TO 60 NM.
* WHEN...UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY.
* 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.
ANZ684-686-688-172230-
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WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND VA TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA FROM
20 TO 60 NM-WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT TO VIRGINIA -
NORTH CAROLINA BORDER FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1020 AM EDT SAT OCT 17 2026
..GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY
* WHAT...NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
45 KT AND SEAS 15 TO 20 FT.
* WHERE...WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND VA TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT
VA FROM 20 TO 60 NM, WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT TO
VIRGINIA -NORTH CAROLINA BORDER FROM 20 TO 60 NM AND WATERS
FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC FROM 20 TO 60
NM.
* WHEN...UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY.
* 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.
ANZ633-172230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-261020T1100Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
1020 AM EDT SAT OCT 17 2026
..GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY
* WHAT...NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
45 KT AND WAVES 2 TO 3 FT.
* WHERE...CURRITUCK SOUND.
* WHEN...UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY.
* 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.
ANZ639-172230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-261020T1100Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM JRB TO HRBT, INCLUDING THE ELIZABETH RIVER-
1020 AM EDT SAT OCT 17 2026
..GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY
* WHAT...NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
40 KT AND WAVES 3 TO 5 FT.
* WHERE...JAMES RIVER FROM JRB TO HRBT, INCLUDING THE ELIZABETH
RIVER.
* WHEN...UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY.
* 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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