Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 6 at 7:12PM EST until January 7 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 6, 2025 - 4:12pm
Expires:
January 7, 2025 - 12:15am
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 25 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,
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* 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; Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA