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Gale Warning
ActiveChesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA; Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday.
* 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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