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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.

&&

$$



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