Special Marine Warning Issued for Chesapeake Bay VA Until 11 PM EDT
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NWS Wakefield has issued a Special Marine Warning for two Chesapeake Bay zones due to a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Chesapeake Bay, Virginia
- Issued
- August 23, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wakefield VA
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Alert Details
Special Marine Warning issued by NWS Wakefield VA. Effective from 9:53 PM EDT on August 22, 2026 until 11:00 PM EDT on August 22, 2026.
Affected Areas
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA; Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. Locations impacted include Occohannock Reef, Rappahannock Range Light, San Marcos Wreck, Rappahannock Light, Nandua Pungoteague Reef, and Anglers Reef.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Expected Conditions
At 9:52 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near San Marcos Wreck, moving east at 15 knots. Hazards include waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
Timeline
Alert in effect from 9:53 PM EDT August 22, 2026 until 11:00 PM EDT August 22, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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