Gale Warning 01/03/2025 15:26 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Warning issued January 3 at 6:26PM EST until January 4 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Gale Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 3, 2025 - 3:26pm
Expires: 
January 3, 2025 - 11:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...Until 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