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Gale Warning

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Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, until noon EDT today.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions

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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