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Alert - Small Craft Advisory - Winds greater than 25 mph anticipated



NWS Alerts

Cold Weather Advisory
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/23/2026 16:01 EST
Issuing Time 01/23/2026 16:01 EST Valid Until 01/24/2026 10:00 EST

* WHAT. Very cold wind chills between 5 below to 5 above is expected. * WHERE. Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central, eastern, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN. From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Gale Warning
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/23/2026 15:15 EST
Issuing Time 01/23/2026 15:15 EST Valid Until 01/24/2026 10:00 EST

* WHAT. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE. Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm. * WHEN. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS. Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Heavy Freezing Spray Advisory
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/23/2026 15:15 EST
Issuing Time 01/23/2026 15:15 EST Valid Until 01/24/2026 09:00 EST

* WHAT. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * 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. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS. Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Winter Storm Warning
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/23/2026 14:16 EST
Issuing Time 01/23/2026 14:16 EST Valid Until 01/25/2026 19:00 EST

* WHAT. Snow expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 3 inches Saturday night. A glaze of ice is possible inland from the ocean on Sunday before changing to rain. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE. Northampton, Hampton/Poquoson, and Norfolk/Portsmouth Counties, and Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. * WHEN. From 1 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Gale Warning
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/23/2026 12:46 EST
Issuing Time 01/23/2026 12:46 EST Valid Until 01/24/2026 10:00 EST

* WHAT. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE. Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm. * WHEN. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS. Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Heavy Freezing Spray Advisory
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/23/2026 12:46 EST
Issuing Time 01/23/2026 12:46 EST Valid Until 01/24/2026 09:00 EST

* WHAT. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * 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. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS. Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Gale Warning
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/23/2026 01:06 EST
Issuing Time 01/23/2026 01:06 EST Valid Until 01/24/2026 07:00 EST

* WHAT. North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft expected. * 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. From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Gale Warning
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/23/2026 01:06 EST
Issuing Time 01/23/2026 01:06 EST Valid Until 01/24/2026 10:00 EST

* WHAT. North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE. Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN. From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Winter Storm Watch
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/23/2026 00:36 EST
Issuing Time 01/23/2026 00:36 EST Valid Until 01/26/2026 13:00 EST

* WHAT. Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Confidence is increasing in widespread snow, sleet, and freezing rain. This may result in moderate to major impacts in infrastructure and transportation. * WHERE. Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN. From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. Ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may result in power outages.

Cold Weather Advisory
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/22/2026 21:13 EST
Issuing Time 01/22/2026 21:13 EST Valid Until 01/24/2026 10:00 EST

* WHAT. Very cold wind chills between 5 below to 5 above is expected. * WHERE. Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central, eastern, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN. From 8 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS. The cold wind chills as low as 5 above could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Gale Warning
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/22/2026 18:59 EST
Issuing Time 01/22/2026 18:59 EST Valid Until 01/24/2026 07:00 EST

* WHAT. North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * 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. From 10 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Gale Warning
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/22/2026 18:59 EST
Issuing Time 01/22/2026 18:59 EST Valid Until 01/24/2026 10:00 EST

* WHAT. North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE. Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN. From 10 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Winter Storm Watch
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/22/2026 17:03 EST
Issuing Time 01/22/2026 17:03 EST Valid Until 01/26/2026 13:00 EST

* WHAT. Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Confidence is increasing in widespread snow, sleet, and freezing rain. This may result in moderate to major impacts in infrastructure and transportation. * WHERE. Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN. From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. Ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may result in power outages.

Gale Warning
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/22/2026 15:50 EST
Issuing Time 01/22/2026 15:50 EST Valid Until 01/24/2026 07:00 EST

* WHAT. North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * 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. From 10 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Gale Warning
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/22/2026 15:50 EST
Issuing Time 01/22/2026 15:50 EST Valid Until 01/24/2026 10:00 EST

* WHAT. North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE. Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN. From 10 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Cold Weather Advisory
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/22/2026 13:41 EST
Issuing Time 01/22/2026 13:41 EST Valid Until 01/24/2026 10:00 EST

* WHAT. Very cold wind chills between 5 below to 5 above expected. * WHERE. Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central, eastern, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN. From 8 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Gale Warning
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/22/2026 13:39 EST
Issuing Time 01/22/2026 13:39 EST Valid Until 01/24/2026 07:00 EST

* WHAT. North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * 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. From 10 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Gale Warning
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/22/2026 13:39 EST
Issuing Time 01/22/2026 13:39 EST Valid Until 01/24/2026 10:00 EST

* WHAT. North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE. Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN. From 10 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Cold Weather Advisory
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/22/2026 13:36 EST
Issuing Time 01/22/2026 13:36 EST Valid Until 01/24/2026 10:00 EST

* WHAT. Very cold wind chills between 5 below to 5 above expected. * WHERE. Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central, eastern, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN. From 8 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Winter Storm Watch
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/22/2026 09:58 EST
Issuing Time 01/22/2026 09:58 EST Valid Until 01/26/2026 13:00 EST

* WHAT. Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Confidence is increasing in widespread snow, sleet, and freezing rain. This may result in moderate to major impacts in infrastructure and transportation. * WHERE. Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN. From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. Ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may result in power outages.

Gale Watch
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/22/2026 07:06 EST
Issuing Time 01/22/2026 07:06 EST Valid Until 01/24/2026 07:00 EST

* WHAT. North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft possible. * 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. From Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Gale Watch
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/22/2026 07:06 EST
Issuing Time 01/22/2026 07:06 EST Valid Until 01/24/2026 10:00 EST

* WHAT. North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE. Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN. From Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Gale Watch
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/22/2026 02:09 EST
Issuing Time 01/22/2026 02:09 EST Valid Until 01/24/2026 07:00 EST

* WHAT. North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft possible. * 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. From Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Gale Watch
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/22/2026 02:09 EST
Issuing Time 01/22/2026 02:09 EST Valid Until 01/24/2026 10:00 EST

* WHAT. North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE. Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN. From Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Winter Storm Watch
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/22/2026 01:48 EST
Issuing Time 01/22/2026 01:48 EST Valid Until 01/26/2026 13:00 EST

* WHAT. Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Confidence is increasing in widespread snow, sleet, and freezing rain. This may result in moderate to major impacts in infrastructure and transportation. * WHERE. Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN. From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. Ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may result in power outages.