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Gale Warning
ActiveChesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EDT Friday.
* 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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