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. && $$
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 949 AM EST Wed Feb 19 2025 ANZ656-192300- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250220T2100Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0008.250220T2100Z-250221T1500Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- 949 AM EST Wed Feb 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$