Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 1 at 12:46AM EST until January 2 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 31, 2024 - 9:46pm
Expires:
January 1, 2025 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 25 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...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM 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 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