Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 9NM E Currituck Beach Light MR

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
958 PM EDT Fri Oct 9 2026

ANZ658-101000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0099.261010T2000Z-261011T0400Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0016.261011T0400Z-261011T1600Z/
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 NM-
958 PM EDT Fri Oct 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds around 20 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 5 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, east winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 6 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach
  Light NC out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Saturday to
  midnight EDT Saturday night. For the Gale Watch, from late
  Saturday night through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas 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 seas.

&&

$$



Gale Watch

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
958 PM EDT Fri Oct 9 2026

ANZ658-101000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0099.261010T2000Z-261011T0400Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0016.261011T0400Z-261011T1600Z/
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 NM-
958 PM EDT Fri Oct 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds around 20 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 5 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, east winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 6 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach
  Light NC out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Saturday to
  midnight EDT Saturday night. For the Gale Watch, from late
  Saturday night through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas 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 seas.

&&

$$