Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
845 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
ANZ654-656-658-072145-
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Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-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-
845 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
6 to 9 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles
Light VA out 20 nm, 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...From Monday morning through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
845 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
ANZ634-072145-
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/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0022.251208T1400Z-251209T0500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
845 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to 2 to 3 NM. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to
30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA
including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EST this
morning. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through
Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
845 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
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Currituck Sound-
845 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 1 to 2 ft possible.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
250 AM PST Sun Dec 7 2025
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/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0108.251207T1500Z-251208T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.A.0020.251208T1800Z-251209T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
250 AM PST Sun Dec 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 AM PST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep
wind-driven seas 8 to 12 ft expected. Gales and/or very steep
seas are possible Monday.
* WHERE...The small craft advisory conditions are expected for
all areas, with gales and steep seas possible north of Cape
Arago on Monday.
* WHEN...A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until 7 PM PST this
evening. Another Small Craft Advisory is in effect from 7 AM
Sunday to 10 AM PST Monday, followed by a Gale Watch through
Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are possible.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid strong winds and
very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course,
and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
209 AM PST Sun Dec 7 2025
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/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0024.251208T1800Z-251209T0600Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
209 AM PST Sun Dec 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts to 30 kt. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30
kt with gusts to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to
4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Monday
morning through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
209 AM PST Sun Dec 7 2025
PZZ135-071815-
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/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0024.251208T1800Z-251209T0600Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
209 AM PST Sun Dec 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts to 30 kt. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to
4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Monday
morning through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
209 AM PST Sun Dec 7 2025
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/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0024.251208T1800Z-251209T0600Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
209 AM PST Sun Dec 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
kt. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this
afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through
Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
430 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
AMZ150-072130-
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S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
430 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 6 to 9 ft possible.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
205 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
ANZ050-051-072000-
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.A.0022.251208T1200Z-251208T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
205 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 3 to 5 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME
out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to
Stonington, ME out 25 NM.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
103 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
ANZ150-152-072015-
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Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out
25 NM-
103 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 3 to 6 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME
out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape
Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
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Tubbs
