- In force from
- Oct 11, 3:14 AM EDT
- Until
- Oct 11, 4:00 PM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 10, 10:47 PM EDT
- Updated
- 1 time, last Oct 11, 3:14 AM EDT
- Office
- Wakefield, VA
- Number
- 18 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate, Expected, Likely
- Where
- Atlantic waters
GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY
For Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia - North Carolina Border from 20 to 60 NM, from Wakefield, VA
- What
- Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft expected.
- Where
- Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia -North Carolina Border from 20 to 60 NM.
- When
- Until noon EDT today.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
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.
For Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, from Wakefield, VA
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected.
- Where
- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
- When
- For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, until noon EDT today.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
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.
For Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM, from Wakefield, VA
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.
- Where
- Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM.
- When
- For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, until noon EDT today.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
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.
For Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM; Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to 60 NM, from Wakefield, VA
- What
- Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft.
- Where
- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM and Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to 60 NM.
- When
- Until 10 AM EDT this morning.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
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.
For Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out 20 NM, from Wakefield, VA
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.
- Where
- Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out 20 NM.
- When
- For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, until noon EDT today.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
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.
For Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM, from Wakefield, VA
- What
- Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected.
- Where
- Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM.
- When
- From 7 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
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.
For Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM, from Wakefield, VA
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 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
- For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
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.
Every area Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia - North Carolina Border from 20 to 60 NM; Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel; Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM; Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to 60 NM; Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out 20 NM; Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM; Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM
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