Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 2 at 7:14PM EST until January 4 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 2, 2025 - 4:14pm
Expires:
January 3, 2025 - 12:15am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
around 2 ft expected.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves 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:
Currituck Sound
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA