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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 1:50 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 1:50 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 10:13 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Camden, Eastern Currituck, Pasquotank, Perquimans, and Western Currituck Counties. In Virginia, the cities of Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Portsmouth. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. &&
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