Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 8 at 10:08PM EST until January 9 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 8, 2025 - 7:08pm
Expires:
January 9, 2025 - 3:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale
Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach
Light NC out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Thursday.
For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday.
* 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 NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA