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Freezing Spray Advisory
Issued: 7:27 PM Jan. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 1 AM to 1 PM EST Thursday. * 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. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:27 PM Jan. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 1 AM to 1 PM EST Thursday. * 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. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 5:57 PM Jan. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 3 above expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 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. &&
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