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VA Marine Warning and Forecast

| January 17, 2020 1:05 AM

VA Marine Warnings and Forecast for Friday, January 17, 2020

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GALE WARNING

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Wakefield VA

656 AM EST Fri Jan 17 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt,

diminishing to 15 to 20 kt, and waves 3 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,

Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA and

Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt,

diminishing to 15 to 20 kt, and waves 3 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,

Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA and

Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt,

diminishing to 15 to 20 kt, and waves 3 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,

Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA and

Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt,

diminishing to 15 to 20 kt, and waves 3 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,

Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA and

Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt,

diminishing to 15 to 20 kt, and waves 3 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,

Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA and

Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt,

diminishing to 15 to 20 kt, and waves 3 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,

Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA and

Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt,

diminishing to 15 to 20 kt, and waves 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA

including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with

gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 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...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could

capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.

Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the

vessel for severe conditions.

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with

gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 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...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could

capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.

Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the

vessel for severe conditions.

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with

gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 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...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could

capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.

Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the

vessel for severe conditions.

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 kt with

gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles

Light VA out 20 nm, Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to

Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters

from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could

capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.

Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the

vessel for severe conditions.

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 kt with

gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles

Light VA out 20 nm, Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to

Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters

from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could

capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.

Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the

vessel for severe conditions.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS

AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to around 25 kt

and waves 2 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...York River, James River from Jamestown to the James

River Bridge and Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill

Point.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS

AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to around 25 kt

and waves 2 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...York River, James River from Jamestown to the James

River Bridge and Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill

Point.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS

AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to around 25 kt

and waves 2 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...York River, James River from Jamestown to the James

River Bridge and Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill

Point.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS

AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to around 30 kt

and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. Winds may gust to as high as 35

knots at times, especially at elevated locations.

* WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads

Bridge-Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS

EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and

waves 2 ft expected.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt,

diminishing to 15 to 20 kt, and waves 3 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,

Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA and

Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt,

diminishing to 15 to 20 kt, and waves 3 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,

Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA and

Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt,

diminishing to 15 to 20 kt, and waves 3 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,

Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA and

Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt,

diminishing to 15 to 20 kt, and waves 3 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,

Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA and

Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt,

diminishing to 15 to 20 kt, and waves 3 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,

Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA and

Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt,

diminishing to 15 to 20 kt, and waves 3 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,

Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA and

Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt,

diminishing to 15 to 20 kt, and waves 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA

including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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