2 products issued by NWS for: 4NM NNE Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel 1st Island VA
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 712 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ANZ632-634-160715- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-260316T1700Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0012.260316T1700Z-260317T0500Z/ 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- 712 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 1 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 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 and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Monday to 1 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. && $$
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 712 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ANZ632-634-160715- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-260316T1700Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0012.260316T1700Z-260317T0500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 712 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 1 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Monday to 1 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$