First published Oct 17, 2026, 2:44:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 17, 2026, 2:44:15 AM UTC

Special Marine Warning issued October 16 at 10:18PM EDT until October 16 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

The National Weather Service in Wakefield issued a marine warning for parts of Chesapeake Bay and the Rappahannock River in Virginia through 11:45 PM EDT. The warning cited gusts of at least 34 knots and possible damage to small craft from higher winds and waves.

Why it matters

The warning identifies a time-limited risk to small craft in the affected Virginia waterways.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Special Marine Warning issued October 16 at 10:18PM EDT until October 16 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

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