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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
126 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

ANZ630>632-634-031500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-251203T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
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-
126 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,
  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 EST Wednesday.

* 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
126 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

ANZ635>638-031200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-251203T1200Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
126 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point,
  York River, James River from Jamestown to the James River
  Bridge and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton
  Roads Bridge- Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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
126 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

ANZ650-652-654-656-658-031700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-251203T1700Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
126 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 4 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
  VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
  Island VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Parramore Island to
  Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm, Coastal Waters from Cape
  Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 nm
  and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light
  NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Wednesday.

* 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
1158 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025

ANZ530>532-535-536-538>540-031300-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0174.000000T0000Z-251203T1500Z/
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-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
1158 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
  Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River
  including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD,
  and Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

BELAK

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1158 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025

ANZ533-534-537-541>543-031300-
/O.EXP.KLWX.GL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-251203T0500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0175.251203T0500Z-251203T1500Z/
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-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1158 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA,
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank
  River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent
  River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland
  waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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 Charleston WV
1031 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011-
013>020-024>034-039-040-515>521-031300-
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-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Russell, Raceland, Grayson,
Grayson Lake State Park, Carter Caves State Park, Olive Hill,
Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park,
New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport,
Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur,
Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point,
Clintwood, Breaks Interstate Park, Grundy, Hurley, Davenport,
Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant,
New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys,
Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harts,
Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston,
South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville,
Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Williamson, Logan,
Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville,
Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary,
War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington,
Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Fayetteville, Montgomery,
Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood,
Holly River State Park, Webster Springs, and Cowen
1031 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025


...Plummeting Temperatures Overnight May Create Icy Spots...

As temperatures plummet into the teens and 20s overnight, any
standing water on roadways may freeze, creating icy spots
overnight and for the Wednesday morning commute. Motorists should
exercise caution while traveling overnight and Wednesday morning,
especially on secondary roadways, bridges, and overpasses.


$$

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
942 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025

PAZ074-076-078-WVZ510>514-031300-
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Higher Elevations of Indiana-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle,
Armagh, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta,
Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis,
Thomas, and Canaan Valley
942 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025

...ICY ROAD CONDITIONS POSSIBLE TONIGHT...

Area roads remain wet in spots from snowmelt after Tuesday`s
widespread snow accumulation. As road surface temperatures drop
below freezing tonight, any wet spots, especially on untreated
roads, may turn to ice and create hazardous travel conditions. Use
extra caution if traveling, particularly on bridges, highway exit
ramps, and back roads.

$$

MLB

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
936 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025

WVZ522>526-031300-
Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-
Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman
936 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025

...Plummeting Temperatures Overnight May Create Icy Spots...

As temperatures plummet into the teens and 20s overnight, any
standing water on roadways may freeze, creating icy spots
overnight and for the Wednesday morning commute. Motorists should
exercise caution while traveling overnight and Wednesday morning,
especially on secondary roadways, bridges, and overpasses.

$$

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
828 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>022-029-
031-073-075-077-WVZ001>004-012-021-509-031300-
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Forest-
Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong-
Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Indiana-Hancock-Brooke-
Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton,
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz,
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry,
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, Woodsfield, Sharon, Hermitage,
Grove City, Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle,
Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville,
Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area,
Kittanning, Ford City, Washington, Canonsburg, Waynesburg,
Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Latrobe,
Monessen, Uniontown, Indiana, Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg,
Wheeling, Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, and Morgantown
828 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025

...ICY ROAD CONDITIONS POSSIBLE TONIGHT...

Area roads remain wet in spots from snowmelt after Tuesday`s
widespread snow accumulation. As road surface temperatures drop
below freezing tonight, any wet spots, especially on untreated
roads, may turn to ice and create hazardous travel conditions. Use
extra caution if traveling, particularly on bridges, highway exit
ramps, and back roads.

$$

MLB


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
426 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059-
WVZ042>044-507-508-040930-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-
Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-
Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-
Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-
Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
426 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south 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...Thursday through Tuesday.

Snow Friday morning may result in minor travel impacts. Light
accumulations are expected with amounts ranging from 0.5 to 1.5
inches.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
408 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

MDZ021>023-NCZ012-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-509>523-040915-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Northampton-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-
Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-
Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-
Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville-
Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-
Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York-
408 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast
North Carolina, central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern
Virginia, north central Virginia, south central Virginia and
southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

A period of snow is increasingly likely Friday, which will
potentially change to a wintry mix or rain later Friday into Friday
night. A light snow accumulation and light glaze of ice are possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

U.S. Dept. of Commerce
NOAA National Weather Service
1325 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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