Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 3NM NE Goodwin Island VA

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
959 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

ANZ632-202200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0044.250320T1700Z-250321T0500Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0013.250321T0500Z-250321T1700Z/
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
959 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and waves 3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek
  VA.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon
  to 1 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 1 PM
  EDT Friday.

* 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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Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
959 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

ANZ632-202200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0044.250320T1700Z-250321T0500Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0013.250321T0500Z-250321T1700Z/
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
959 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and waves 3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek
  VA.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon
  to 1 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 1 PM
  EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$