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 Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA, Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM, Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM and 7 more
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- Moderate
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- Possible
What is happening
What: North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA....
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...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 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...From late Friday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
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Gale Watch issued October 15 at 2:55PM EDT until October 18 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Gale Watch issued October 15 at 2:55PM EDT until October 18 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Gale Watch issued October 15 at 2:55PM EDT until October 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Gale Watch issued October 15 at 2:55PM EDT until October 18 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Gale Watch issued October 15 at 2:55PM EDT until October 18 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Gale Watch issued October 15 at 2:55PM EDT until October 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Gale Watch issued October 15 at 2:55PM EDT until October 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Gale Watch issued October 15 at 2:55PM EDT until October 18 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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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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