Small Craft Advisory issued January 21 at 4:28AM EST until January 22 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT…For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of
freezing spray. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to
20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE…Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles
Light VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN…For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST this
morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 1 PM EST
Wednesday.

* IMPACTS…Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous
to small craft.

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