Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 7 at 6:56PM EST until January 7 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 7, 2025 - 3:56pm
Expires:
January 7, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 4 to 7 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.
* 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 Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA