Headline:
Gale Watch issued January 8 at 4:01AM EST until January 9 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Gale Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
January 8, 2025 - 1:01am
Expires:
January 8, 2025 - 9:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale
Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 4 to 7 ft possible.
* 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 1 AM EST Thursday.
For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
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