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WHUS71 KAKQ 270143
MWWAKQ
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
943 PM EDT SAT SEP 26 2026
ANZ630>632-634-270945-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260927T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0093.260927T0143Z-260928T0500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA-
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-
943 PM EDT SAT SEP 26 2026
..SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT MONDAY
..GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED
* WHAT...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT AND
WAVES 3 TO 5 FT.
* WHERE...CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA,
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 1 AM EDT 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.
ANZ654-656-270945-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260927T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0093.260927T0143Z-260928T0500Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
20 NM-COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT TO VIRGINIA-
NORTH CAROLINA BORDER OUT 20 NM-
943 PM EDT SAT SEP 26 2026
..SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT MONDAY
..GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED
* WHAT...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT AND
SEAS 6 TO 11 FT.
* WHERE...COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES
LIGHT VA OUT 20 NM AND COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT
TO VIRGINIA-NORTH CAROLINA BORDER OUT 20 NM.
* WHEN...UNTIL 1 AM EDT 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.
ANZ658-270945-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260927T0400Z/
/O.EXA.KAKQ.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-260928T0500Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
20 NM-
943 PM EDT SAT SEP 26 2026
..SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT MONDAY
..GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED
* WHAT...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT AND
SEAS 6 TO 11 FT.
* WHERE...COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH
LIGHT NC OUT 20 NM.
* WHEN...UNTIL 1 AM EDT 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.
ANZ686-688-270245-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260927T0400Z/
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-
943 PM EDT SAT SEP 26 2026
..GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED
THE WIND HAS DROPPED BELOW 34 KNOTS. THEREFORE, THE GALE WARNING
HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
ANZ650-652-270500-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260927T0500Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT 20 NM-
943 PM EDT SAT SEP 26 2026
..GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SUNDAY
* WHAT...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT AND
SEAS 7 TO 12 FT.
* WHERE...COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE
VA OUT 20 NM AND COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE
ISLAND VA OUT 20 NM.
* WHEN...UNTIL 1 AM EDT SUNDAY.
* 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.
ANZ682-270500-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-260927T0500Z/
WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE VA TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
943 PM EDT SAT SEP 26 2026
..GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SUNDAY
* WHAT...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT AND
SEAS 11 TO 14 FT.
* WHERE...WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE VA TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA
FROM 20 TO 60 NM.
* WHEN...UNTIL 1 AM EDT SUNDAY.
* 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.
ANZ684-270500-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260927T0500Z/
WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND VA TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
943 PM EDT SAT SEP 26 2026
..GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SUNDAY
* WHAT...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT AND
SEAS 10 TO 14 FT.
* WHERE...WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND VA TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT
VA FROM 20 TO 60 NM.
* WHEN...UNTIL 1 AM EDT SUNDAY.
* 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.
ANZ680-270945-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-260927T1100Z/
WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINTOTEAGUE VA FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
943 PM EDT SAT SEP 26 2026
..GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SUNDAY
* WHAT...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT AND
SEAS 9 TO 14 FT.
* WHERE...WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINTOTEAGUE VA FROM
20 TO 60 NM.
* WHEN...UNTIL 7 AM EDT SUNDAY.
* 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.
ANZ639-270945-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-260928T0500Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM JRB TO HRBT, INCLUDING THE ELIZABETH RIVER-
943 PM EDT SAT SEP 26 2026
..SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT MONDAY
* WHAT...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT AND
WAVES 2 TO 3 FT.
* WHERE...JAMES RIVER FROM JRB TO HRBT, INCLUDING THE ELIZABETH
RIVER.
* WHEN...UNTIL 1 AM EDT 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.
ANZ635>637-270800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-260927T0800Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
943 PM EDT SAT SEP 26 2026
..SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY
* WHAT...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT AND
WAVES 2 TO 3 FT.
* WHERE...RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT,
YORK RIVER AND JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER
BRIDGE.
* WHEN...UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY.
* IMPACTS...CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS, ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS, SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.
ANZ633-270945-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-260927T1000Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
943 PM EDT SAT SEP 26 2026
..SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY
* WHAT...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT AND
WAVES AROUND 2 FT.
* WHERE...CURRITUCK SOUND.
* WHEN...UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY.
* 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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