Gale Warning 01/08/2025 16:01 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Warning issued January 8 at 7:01PM EST until January 10 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Gale Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 8, 2025 - 4:01pm
Expires: 
January 9, 2025 - 12:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 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 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