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Gale Warning
ActiveChesapeake 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, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east to southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 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 Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to noon EDT Sunday.
* 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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