Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 2 at 7:14PM EST until January 4 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 2, 2025 - 4:14pm
Expires:
January 3, 2025 - 12:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island
to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Area Description:
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA