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
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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.
&&
$$
ANZ650-652-240230-
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Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
230 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
6 to 11 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
ANZ638-240230-
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/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.
&&
$$
ANZ656-658-240230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240325T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
230 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
6 to 11 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC
VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
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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-
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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.
&&
$$
ANZ630-631-240230-
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Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
230 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
waves 4 to 7 ft.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA
and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$