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 waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Watch,
northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3
to 5 ft possible.
* 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 1 AM EST Thursday.
For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves 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 waves.
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