Gale Warning 01/06/2025 16:12 for areas

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...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves around 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * 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: 
Currituck Sound
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA