Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 3NM ENE Chesapeake Light VA

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
949 AM EST Wed Feb 19 2025

ANZ656-192300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250220T2100Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0008.250220T2100Z-250221T1500Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
949 AM EST Wed Feb 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
  North Carolina border out to 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST Thursday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$



Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
949 AM EST Wed Feb 19 2025

ANZ656-192300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250220T2100Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0008.250220T2100Z-250221T1500Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
949 AM EST Wed Feb 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
  North Carolina border out to 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST Thursday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$