Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
626 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
ANZ631-632-634-281400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-250328T1400Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
626 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves 2 to 3 ft.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point
Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little
Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry
VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
606 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
ANZ532-533-540-541-281815-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0062.250328T1900Z-250329T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
606 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...South to southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20
kt expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Drum Point MD,
Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little
Choptank River.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
606 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
ANZ534-537-543-281815-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-250328T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0062.250328T1900Z-250329T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
606 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to
15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, south to southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to
25 kt expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, and
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this
morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this
afternoon to 11 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
606 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
ANZ535-536-281815-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0061.250328T1900Z-250328T2300Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
606 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
DHOF
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
336 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
VAZ060-061-065>069-079>083-087>090-092-093-095>098-513>516-
523>525-282300-
Prince Edward-Cumberland-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-
Powhatan-Brunswick-Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-
Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-
Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-
Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
Including the cities of Farmville, Angola, Guinea Mills, Hawk,
Raines Tavern, Reeds, Stoddert, South Hill, Fort Mitchell,
Kells Corner, Arvins Store, Loves Mill, Lunenburg, Nutbush,
Rehoboth, Crewe, Earls, Mannboro, Scotts Fork, Amelia Courthouse,
Chula, Denaro, Jetersville, Fine Creek Mills, Flat Rock,
Goodwins Store, Subletts, Worshams, Clayville, Genito,
Lawrenceville, Reams, Petersburg, Hopewell, Barnetts, Wayside,
Roxbury, Bottoms Bridge, Browns Corner, Mountcastle,
New Kent Airport, Orapax Farms, Quinton, Talleysville, Emporia,
Wakefield, Barham, Gwaltney Corner, Bacons Castle,
Chippokes State Park, Hog Island Game Reserve, Poolesville,
Booth Fork, Williamsburg, Franklin, Carrsville, Lees Mill,
Benns Church, Bethel Church, Carrollton, Lawson, Longview,
Downtown Norfolk, Ghent, Norfolk International Arpt, Norfolk NAS,
Norview, Ocean View, Wards Corner, Chuckatuck, Cleopus,
Crittenden, Deanes, Downtown Suffolk, Driver, Elwood,
Mount Pleasant, Bowers Hill, Chesapeake Airport, Deep Creek,
Fentress, Great Bridge, Greenbrier, Back Bay, Bayside,
Cape Henry, Dam Neck, Gallups Corner, Kempsville, London Bridge,
Bon Air, Midlothian, Chesterfield, Chester, Colonial Heights,
Richmond, Sandston, Grafton, Tabb, Beaconsdale, Denbigh,
Fort Eustis, Hilton Village, Lee Hall, Menchville, Newport News,
Buckroe Beach, Fort Monroe, Fox Hill, Grand View, Hallwood,
Hampton, and Langley AFB
336 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA
TODAY...
The combination of dry fuels, S-SW winds of 10 to 15 mph gusting
to around 20 to 25 mph this afternoon, and relative humidity
values dropping to 25 to 30% will result in an increased fire
danger threat for central and southeast Virginia.
Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited
before 4 pm each day through April 30th.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
243 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
VAZ022-032>034-043>047-058-059-290000-
Roanoke-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-
Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Salem, Stuart, Rocky Mount,
Bedford, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox,
South Boston, and Keysville
243 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY EVENING...
The combination of recent dry weather, relative humidity falling
to 25 to 30 percent, and west to northwesterly winds gusting to
25 mph will result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of
fires this afternoon into early evening.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you may burn outdoors. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly grow out of control under these conditions.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
727 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
VAZ007-009>020-023-024-035-WVZ042>044-507-508-291130-
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-
Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Amherst-Mercer-
Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
727 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia, southwest
Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Monday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
727 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ022-032>034-043>047-058-059-291130-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-
Yadkin-Roanoke-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-
Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
727 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia,
southwest Virginia and west central Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
There is an increased fire danger through early evening for rapid
spread of fires due to gusty winds and low relative humidities.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Strong to severe storms are possible Monday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
701 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
PAZ009-015-016-022-073>078-WVZ510>514-291115-
Forest-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Armstrong-Westmoreland-
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Fayette-
Higher Elevations of Fayette-Indiana-Higher Elevations of Indiana-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
701 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Pennsylvania and
northern West Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Sunday evening
into Sunday night. The main threats will be damaging wind gusts and
large hail.
Severe thunderstorms are also possible Monday along a crossing cold
front.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
701 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007-008-013-014-020-021-029-
031-WVZ001>004-012-021-509-291115-
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Lawrence-
Butler-Beaver-Allegheny-Washington-Greene-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-
Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
701 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, western
Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Slight risk for severe thunderstorms late Sunday evening into Sunday
night. The main threats will be damaging wind gusts and large hail.
An isolated tornado is also possible.
There is also a potential for severe thunderstorms Monday with a
crossing cold front.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
WM
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
401 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
NCZ012>017-030>032-VAZ060-061-065>069-079>083-087>090-092-093-
095>098-513>516-523>525-290815-
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-
Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Mecklenburg-
Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Brunswick-Dinwiddie-Prince George-
Charles City-New Kent-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-
Southampton-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-
Virginia Beach-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
401 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina,
central Virginia, east central Virginia, south central Virginia and
southeast Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
INCREASED FIRE DANGER.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
359 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011-
013>020-024>034-039-040-515>526-290800-
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-
Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-
Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-
Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-
Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-
Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
359 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, southeast
Ohio, southwest Virginia and much of West Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy showers are possible later
Sunday into Monday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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