Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 8 at 7:01PM EST until January 9 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 8, 2025 - 4:01pm
Expires:
January 9, 2025 - 12:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft. For the Gale
Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
and waves 3 to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads
Bridge-Tunnel.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM
EST Thursday.
* 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:
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA