Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 11NM SSE Chincoteague VA

Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
936 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

ANZ652-251045-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260125T1200Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0005.260125T1200Z-260125T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
936 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, east winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island
  VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Sunday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 4 PM EST Sunday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

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Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
936 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

ANZ652-251045-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260125T1200Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0005.260125T1200Z-260125T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
936 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, east winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island
  VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Sunday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 4 PM EST Sunday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$