Small Craft Advisory issued September 9 at 5:58AM EDT until September 10 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River

Urgency: Expected

Certainty: Likely

Onset: 9/9/2026, 11:00:00 PM

Expires: 9/9/2026, 6:00:00 PM

Details

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

What To Do

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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Source: National Weather Service.