Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 6 at 7:12PM EST until January 7 at 1:00PM 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 40 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles
Light VA out 20 nm, 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...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday.
* 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 Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm; 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