One product issued by NWS for: 4NM ENE Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel 1st Island VA
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 852 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024 ANZ634-290900- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240329T1400Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 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 around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 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 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$