


Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
128 WHUS71 KAKQ 200039 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 839 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025 ANZ632>634-650-652-654-656-658-200845- /O.CON.KAKQ.TR.A.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Currituck Sound- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- 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- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 839 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025 ...TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT... * WHAT...Along the coastal waters, north to northeast winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 12 to 18 ft. Across the Chesapeake Bay, north to northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft. For the Currituck sound, north to northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters, the lower Chesapeake Bay, and the Currituck sound. * WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Wednesday evening until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$