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Small Craft Advisory
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM
Small Craft Advisory issued August 2 at 2:37PM EDT until August 3 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Alert Description
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM, 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...Until 10 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Safety Instructions
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Time Information
Effective
Aug 2, 2026, 6:37 PM
Expires
Aug 3, 2026, 2:45 AM
Issued
Aug 2, 2026, 6:37 PM
Alert Details
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Wakefield VA
National Weather Service