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Location: Onancock, VA
Elevation: 8ft
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Freezing Spray Advisory
Issued: 6:04 AM Jan. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Freezing
Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray
expected. For the Storm Watch, north winds 35 to 40 kt with
gusts up to 50 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Friday.
For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through
Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Storm force winds and
hazardous waves could capsize or damage vessels and reduce
visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

&&

Storm Watch
Issued: 6:04 AM Jan. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Freezing
Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray
expected. For the Storm Watch, north winds 35 to 40 kt with
gusts up to 50 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Friday.
For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through
Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Storm force winds and
hazardous waves could capsize or damage vessels and reduce
visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

&&

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:04 AM Jan. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Freezing
Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray
expected. For the Storm Watch, north winds 35 to 40 kt with
gusts up to 50 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Friday.
For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through
Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Storm force winds and
hazardous waves could capsize or damage vessels and reduce
visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

&&

Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 12:59 AM Jan. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as zero.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and
southeast Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the cold, patchy areas of
black ice will likely develop on area roadways. Use caution while
traveling, especially on untreated secondary roads, bridges, and
overpasses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

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.

&&

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