Small Craft Advisory: Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel

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Small Craft Advisory — Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Severity: Minor. Certainty: Likely. * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 3o kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from late Tuesday night through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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