Headline:
Low Water Advisory issued October 18 at 9:52PM EDT until October 20 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Low Water Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 18, 2026 - 6:52pm
Expires:
October 19, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels,
to around 2 feet below mean lower low water. For the Gale
Warning, north to northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to
40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until noon EDT Tuesday. For
the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal
water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.
Instruction:
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.
Area Description:
Currituck Sound
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov