Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 3 at 3:13AM EST until January 4 at 7:00AM 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
waves 3 to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA and
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.
* 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:
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA; Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA; Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA