Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
230 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

ANZ635>637-240230-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-240323T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.240323T2300Z-240324T1700Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
230 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, north winds around 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and waves 2 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point,
  York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River
  Bridge.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM
  EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-240230-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240324T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
230 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  6 to 11 ft.

* 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 7 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas 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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-240230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-240323T2300Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.240323T2300Z-240324T2000Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
230 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  waves 3 to 5 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM
  EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-240230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240325T0500Z/
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-
230 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
  6 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...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 1 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas 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.

&&

$$

ANZ632-634-240230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240324T2300Z/
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-
230 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  waves 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...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...Until 7 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ654-240230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240325T0200Z/
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
230 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  6 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles
  Light VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-240230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240325T0200Z/
Currituck Sound-
230 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  waves around 2 ft.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630-631-240230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240324T2000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
230 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  waves 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA
  and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$


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