One product issued by NWS for: 9NM E Currituck Beach Light MR
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 852 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024 ANZ656-658-290900- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240329T1400Z/ 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- 852 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$