Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued May 31 at 2:52PM EDT until May 31 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 31, 2025 - 11:52am
Expires:
May 31, 2025 - 12:15pm
Description:
For the following areas...
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA...
At 252 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Nassawadox
Reef, moving east at 40 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots and large hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves. Large hail could result in
structural damage.
Locations impacted include...
Nassawadox Reef, Occohannock Reef, Rappahannock Range Light, and
Rappahannock Light.
Instruction:
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Area Description:
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA