WHUS71 KAKQ 161825 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 225 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ANZ637-170230- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.261017T0200Z-261017T2200Z/ /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0018.261017T2200Z-261018T1100Z/ /O.EXB.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.261017T2200Z-261018T1100Z/ James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 225 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY 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 2 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Saturday 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. && $$ ANZ632-634-170230- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.261017T0200Z-261017T1100Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.261017T1100Z-261020T1000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 225 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ639-170230- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.261017T0200Z-261017T1400Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.261017T1400Z-261020T1000Z/ James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River- 225 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 6 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. && $$ ANZ633-170230- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.261017T0500Z-261017T1400Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.261017T1400Z-261020T1000Z/ Currituck Sound- 225 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ652-654-170230- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.261016T2300Z-261017T1100Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.261017T1100Z-261020T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM- 225 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. * 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 6 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. && $$ ANZ656-658-170230- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.261017T0200Z-261017T1100Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.261017T1100Z-261020T1000Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out 20 NM- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM- 225 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out 20 NM and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ680-682-170230- /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.261017T1100Z-261020T1000Z/ 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- 225 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected. Strongest winds expected on Monday. * 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...From 7 AM Saturday to 6 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. && $$ ANZ684-686-688-170230- /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.261017T1100Z-261020T1000Z/ Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia - North Carolina Border from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to 60 NM- 225 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with a few gusts up to 50 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft expected. Strongest winds expected Sunday into Monday. * WHERE...Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia -North Carolina Border from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ630-170230- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.261016T2300Z-261017T1100Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.261017T1100Z-261018T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- 225 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Saturday 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. && $$ ANZ631-170230- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.261017T0200Z-261017T1100Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.261017T1100Z-261018T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- 225 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-170230- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.261016T2300Z-261017T1100Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.261017T1100Z-261018T1700Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM- 225 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 1 PM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 1 PM 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. && $$ ANZ635-636-170230- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.261017T0200Z-261017T2200Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0018.261017T2200Z-261018T1100Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- 225 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point and York River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$