Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 2NM NNW Norfolk NAS VA

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
239 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

ANZ632-634-170245-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.261016T1839Z-261017T1100Z/
/O.CON.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-
239 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS 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, until 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.

&&

$$



Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
239 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

ANZ632-634-170245-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.261016T1839Z-261017T1100Z/
/O.CON.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-
239 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS 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, until 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.

&&

$$