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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
727 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

ANZ630-180600-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-251118T0600Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
727 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  waves 2 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
727 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

ANZ650-652-180600-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0124.000000T0000Z-251118T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
727 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  seas 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
  VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
  Island VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
505 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

ANZ454-455-180800-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-251118T0800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
505 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE
  out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick
  Island DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
220 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

ANZ530>534-537-539>541-543-180330-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0165.000000T0000Z-251118T0600Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
220 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay main channel north of Smith Point VA,
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester
  River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to
  Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound
  and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
502 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

NCZ007-021>024-038-039-073-181000-
Person-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Davidson-Randolph-Stanly-
Including the cities of Roxboro, Winston-Salem, Greensboro,
High Point, Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Hillsborough,
Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro,
Archdale, and Albemarle
502 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM EST TUESDAY...

Anomalously dry air and fuels, combined with a southwesterly wind
that will strengthen and occasionally gust to around 20 mph
during the afternoon, will produce increased fire danger Tuesday.

Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please consult your local burn
permitting authorities as to whether burning is allowed. If you
must burn, use extreme caution, as fires can spread rapidly under
these conditions.

$$

26/AS

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
500 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

NCZ003>006-019-020-181000-
Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-
Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville,
Wilkesboro, and Yadkinville
500 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, FROM 11 AM to
6 PM EST ACROSS PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA...

The combination relative humidity values falling to between 20
and 25 percent, and southerly winds gusting to 20 mph, will lead
to an increased risk for adverse fire behavior on Tuesday.

Outdoor burning is discouraged. Residents and visitors are urged
to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other
flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise
caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks, and
keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and
other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly.


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