Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 8 at 12:50AM EST until January 8 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 7, 2025 - 9:50pm
Expires:
January 8, 2025 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 3 to 6 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 6 AM EST early this morning.
* 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