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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 11:08 AM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...OCCASIONAL GUSTS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS THROUGH 830 AM... Northerly winds will occasionally gust to 20 to 25 knots through mid morning, but should diminish to 10 to 15 knots later this morning as high pressure continues to build toward the waters.
Storm Watch
Issued: 11:00 AM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Storm Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of around 2 cm per hour possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. &&
Heavy Freezing Spray Watch
Issued: 11:00 AM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Storm Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of around 2 cm per hour possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 11:00 AM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Storm Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of around 2 cm per hour possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. &&
Extreme Cold Watch
Issued: 7:17 AM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 7:17 AM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 6:43 AM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. &&
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