Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 8 at 10:08PM EST until January 10 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 8, 2025 - 7:08pm
Expires:
January 9, 2025 - 3:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 2 to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point
Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little
Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry
VA including the Chesapeake Bay 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 AM
EST Friday.
* 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:
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA; Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA; Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA