Small Craft Advisory in County, District of Columbia
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
10/16/2026 8:07:00 AM (UTC)
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
10/16/2026 8:07:00 AM until 10/16/2026 4:15:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale
Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 2 to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, and
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday.
For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
