2 products issued by NWS for: 8NM NE Thimble Shoals VA
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 316 PM EST Wed Dec 11 2024 ANZ632-120430- /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0020.241211T2016Z-241212T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.LO.Y.0003.241212T0300Z-241212T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- 316 PM EST Wed Dec 11 2024 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. 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 hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$
Low Water Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 316 PM EST Wed Dec 11 2024 ANZ632-120430- /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0020.241211T2016Z-241212T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.LO.Y.0003.241212T0300Z-241212T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- 316 PM EST Wed Dec 11 2024 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$