Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
133 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026
ANZ530>534-539>541-543-160000-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0064.260415T1800Z-260416T0000Z/
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-
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-
133 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay main channel north of 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 8 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.
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Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
603 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026
NCZ012-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075-076-079>083-087>090-092-093-
509>522-160000-
Northampton-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-
Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Westmoreland-
Richmond-Brunswick-Dinwiddie-
Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-Charles City-
New Kent-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-
Isle of Wight-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-
Including the cities of Margarettsville, Bybee, Central Plains,
Cunningham, Lake Monticello, Nahor, Palmyra, Troy, Farmville,
Angola, Guinea Mills, Hawk, Raines Tavern, Reeds, Stoddert,
Goochland, Corbin, Burruss Corner, Cedar Fork, Dawn, 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,
Sandy Point, Westmoreland, Colonial Beach, Leedstown, Oak Grove,
Potomac Beach, Potomac Mills, Naylors Beach, Downing, Emmerton,
Ethel, Farnham, Haynesville, Kennard, 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, Louisa, Mineral, Ashland,
Mechanicsville, Bon Air, Midlothian, Chesterfield, Chester,
Colonial Heights, Richmond, Sandston, Aylett, King William,
West Point, Beazley, Biscoe, Henley Fork, Indian Neck, Newtown,
Owenton, Saint Stephens Church, King And Queen Court House,
Tappahannock, and Dunnsville
603 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026
...Increased Fire Danger From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Today...
The combination of low relative humidity values in the 25 to 30
percent range, dry fuels, and SW winds gusting up to around 20
mph will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires
across much of central and eastern Virginia, including the
Richmond metro area. In addition, this statement also includes
Northampton County, North Carolina.
Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential
ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be
sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses
and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread
quickly.
Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited
before 4 PM EDT each day through April 30th.
A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service
is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service State College PA
330 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026
PAZ004>006-010>012-017-018-024-161930-
Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield-
Northern Centre-Cambria-
330 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds 60 mph or greater and
large hail exceeding 1 inch in diameter are possible today,
particularly in the afternoon and evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds are possible
on Thursday.
Freezing temperatures are possible Monday night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service State College PA
330 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026
PAZ019-025>028-033-034-037-041-042-045-046-049>053-058-161930-
Southern Centre-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Somerset-Bedford-
Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-
Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Schuylkill-
330 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds are
possible this evening and tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Freezing temperatures are possible Monday night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
139 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026
NYZ009-015>018-022>025-036-037-044>046-055>057-062-PAZ038>040-043-
044-047-048-072-161745-
Northern Oneida-Yates-Seneca-Southern Cayuga-Onondaga-Steuben-
Schuyler-Chemung-Tompkins-Madison-Southern Oneida-Cortland-Chenango-
Otsego-Tioga-Broome-Delaware-Sullivan-Bradford-Susquehanna-
Northern Wayne-Wyoming-Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne-
139 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York and
northeast Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Isolated severe storms are possible this evening, with the primary
threats being damaging wind gusts and locally heavy downpours that
could lead to isolated instances of flash flooding.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Another round of severe storms is possible Thursday afternoon and
evening, with the primary threats being strong to damaging wind
gusts and hail, along with secondary threats of flash flooding and a
few tornadoes.
The potential for hazardous weather Friday through Tuesday is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. Please relay
any information about severe weather to the NWS.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
602 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026
NCZ012-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075-076-079>083-087>090-092-093-
509>522-161015-
Northampton-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-
Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-
Brunswick-Dinwiddie-
Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-Charles City-
New Kent-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-
Isle of Wight-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-
602 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026
...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, north 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...Thursday through Tuesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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