Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 3 at 3:13AM EST until January 4 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 3, 2025 - 12:13am
Expires:
January 3, 2025 - 1:30pm
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 Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC
VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC 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 Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 nm; Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA