Gale Watch for Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA; Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA
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- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
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- Possible
What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility....
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Gale Watch issued October 18 at 6:52AM EDT until October 20 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Wakefield VA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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