Headline:
Low Water Advisory issued October 19 at 2:47AM EDT until October 20 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Low Water Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 18, 2026 - 11:47pm
Expires:
October 19, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north to northeast winds 25 to 30
kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Low Water Advisory,
abnormally low water levels to around 2 feet below mean lower
low water.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the
Low Water Advisory, until noon EDT Tuesday.
* 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