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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 4:52 PM Apr. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 1 to 2 ft. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 7:33 AM Apr. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER FROM 11 AM TO 5 PM TODAY FOR SOUTHERN AND SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA... The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and gusty southwest winds will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much of southern and southeast Virginia through late this afternoon. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited before 4 pm each day through April 30th.
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