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The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA,
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft.

* WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth
River.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled.
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AKQ issues Area Forecast Discussion (AFD) at Apr 21, 1:51 AM EDT
at Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:52:07 +0000 via IEMbot
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RICHMOND VIRGINIA Apr 20
Climate Report:
High: 65
Low: 39
Precip: 0.0"
Snow: 0.0" Snow Depth: 0"
at Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:30:58 +0000 via IEMbot
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ELIZABETH CITY NORTH CAROLINA Apr 20
Climate Report:
High: 69
Low: 39
Precip: 0.0"
Snow: 0.0" Snow Depth: 0"
at Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:30:58 +0000 via IEMbot
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* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland, northeast North Carolina,
and central, east central, north central, south central, and
southeast Virginia.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland, northeast North Carolina, and central, east central, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.
Best chances for frost are away from the immediate coast.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and
southeast Virginia.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. Best chances for frost are away from the immediate coast. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 9:16PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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AKQ issues Area Forecast Discussion (AFD) at Apr 20, 7:40 PM EDT
at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:40:59 +0000 via IEMbot
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* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves 1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA,
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft.

* WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point,
York River, James River from Jamestown to the James River
Bridge and James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the
Elizabeth River.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River, James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge and James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory issued April 20 at 6:50PM EDT until April 21 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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WALLOPS ISLAND VIRGINIA Apr 20
Climate Report:
High: 62
Low: 37
Precip: 0.0"
Snow: 0.0" Snow Depth: 0"
at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:44:24 +0000 via IEMbot
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RICHMOND VIRGINIA Apr 20
Climate Report:
High: 65
Low: 39
Precip: 0.0"
Snow: 0.0" Snow Depth: 0"
at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:44:24 +0000 via IEMbot
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AKQ issues Public Information Statement (PNS) at Apr 20, 4:30 PM EDT
at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:33:58 +0000 via IEMbot
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AKQ issues Area Forecast Discussion (AFD) at Apr 20, 3:15 PM EDT
at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:16:11 +0000 via IEMbot
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11 hours ago 1 1 0 0

AKQ issues Hazardous Weather Outlook (HWO) at Apr 20, 1:46 PM EDT ...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... via IEMbot
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AKQ issues Area Forecast Discussion (AFD) at Apr 20, 1:45 PM EDT
at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:45:44 +0000 via IEMbot
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AKQ continues Frost Advisory valid at Apr 21, 2:00 AM EDT for Bertie, Gates, Hertford [NC] and Chesapeake, Isle of Wight, James City, Suffolk, Surry [VA] till Apr 21, 9:00 AM EDT
... at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:28:12 +0000 via IEMbot
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* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt and waves 1
to 2 ft.

* WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point,
York River, James River from Jamestown to the James River
Bridge and James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the
Elizabeth River.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River, James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge and James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves
2 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA,
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory issued April 20 at 12:35PM EDT until April 21 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and central, east
central, south central, and southeast Virginia.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and central, east central, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central,
north central, and south central Virginia.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central, north central, and south central Virginia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.
Best chances for frost are away from the immediate coast.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Camden, Chowan, Pasquotank, and
Perquimans Counties. In Virginia, Gloucester, Lancaster,
Middlesex, Northumberland, Accomack, and York Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. Best chances for frost are away from the immediate coast. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Camden, Chowan, Pasquotank, and Perquimans Counties. In Virginia, Gloucester, Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland, Accomack, and York Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.
Best chances for frost are away from the immediate coast.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Bertie, Gates, and Hertford Counties.
In Virginia, Chesapeake and Suffolk, and Isle of Wight, James
City, and Surry Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. Best chances for frost are away from the immediate coast. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Bertie, Gates, and Hertford Counties. In Virginia, Chesapeake and Suffolk, and Isle of Wight, James City, and Surry Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 12:27PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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The Storm Prediction Center issues Day 1 Elevated Fire Weather Risk at Apr 20, 15:53z for portions of AKQ
at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:54:44 +0000 via IEMbot
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* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves 3 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA,
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory issued April 20 at 10:02AM EDT until April 21 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30
percent range, dry fuels, and gusty northwest winds will result in
an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much
of central and eastern Virginia this afternoon.

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.

The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and gusty northwest winds will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much of central and eastern Virginia this afternoon. 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.

The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30
percent range, dry fuels, and gusty northwest winds will result in
an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much
of northeast North Carolina this afternoon.

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.

A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service
is currently in effect. Open burning of any kind is illegal.

The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and gusty northwest winds will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much of northeast North Carolina this afternoon. 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. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in effect. Open burning of any kind is illegal.

Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 7:06AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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AKQ issues INCREASED FIRE DANGER TODAY for 52 forecast zones in [VA] till 7:00 PM EDT
at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:06:30 +0000 via IEMbot
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AKQ issues Area Forecast Discussion (AFD) at Apr 20, 5:08 AM EDT
at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:09:09 +0000 via IEMbot
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AKQ issues Area Forecast Discussion (AFD) at Apr 20, 5:09 AM EDT
at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:10:05 +0000 via IEMbot
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21 hours ago 1 1 0 0

AKQ issues Hazardous Weather Outlook (HWO) at Apr 20, 4:31 AM EDT ...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... via IEMbot
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* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves
3 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA,
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory issued April 20 at 3:34AM EDT until April 21 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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AKQ issues Area Forecast Discussion (AFD) at Apr 20, 3:08 AM EDT
at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:08:55 +0000 via IEMbot
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23 hours ago 1 1 0 0

AKQ issues Frost Advisory valid at Apr 21, 2:00 AM EDT for Bertie, Gates, Hertford, Northampton [NC] and Charles City, Chesapeake, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights), Ea... at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:48:01 +0000 via IEMbot
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* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central,
north central, and south central Virginia.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central, north central, and south central Virginia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and central, east
central, south central, and southeast Virginia.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and central, east central, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:47AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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The Storm Prediction Center issues Day 1 Elevated Fire Weather Risk at Apr 20, 6:28z for portions of AKQ
at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:29:10 +0000 via IEMbot
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SALISBURY MARYLAND Apr 19
Climate Report:
High: 63
Low: 36
Precip: 0.04"
Snow: 0.0" Snow Depth: 0"
at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:33:26 +0000 via IEMbot
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RICHMOND VIRGINIA Apr 19
Climate Report:
High: 72
Low: 38
Precip: 0.1"
Snow: 0.0" Snow Depth: 0"
at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:33:26 +0000 via IEMbot
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