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Small Craft Advisory
James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River
Small Craft Advisory issued August 2 at 2:37PM EDT until August 3 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Alert Description
* WHAT...South winds around 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...Until 10 AM 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