Gale Warning 01/09/2025 00:50 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Warning issued January 9 at 3:50AM EST until January 10 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Gale Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 9, 2025 - 12:50am
Expires: 
January 9, 2025 - 9:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA. * WHEN...Until 4 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 Smith Point to Windmill Point VA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA