Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: 4NM WNW Norfolk NAS VA

Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
257 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

ANZ638-161600-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.250216T1400Z-250217T0900Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
257 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45
  kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected today. Winds become west at 25
  to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt tonight.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 4 AM EST Monday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

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