Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 8 at 7:01PM EST until January 10 at 1:00AM 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 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale
Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles
Light VA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light
to Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 AM
EST Friday.
* 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA