One product issued by NWS for: 3NM ENE Rappahannock Light VA
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 337 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023 ANZ630>632-634-020345- /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230402T1400Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- Chesapeake 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- 337 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt, becoming northwest 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt this evening and overnight. Waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, 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...Until 10 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves 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. && $$