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Gale Warning 21, NWS Wakefield, VA

December 27, 2011

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this gale warning at Dec 27, 2011, 4:17 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 27, 2011, 10:07 PM EST. It was in force for 17 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 27, 2011, 4:17 AM EST (09:17 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 27, 2011, 10:07 PM EST
Expired
Dec 28, 2011, 3:31 PM EST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

132 
WHUS71 KAKQ 270917
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
417 AM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

ANZ630>632-634-271730-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.111227T1500Z-111228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0021.111228T1100Z-111228T2300Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM WINDMILL POINT TO NEW POINT COMFORT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
417 AM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 25 WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS TODAY AND TONIGHT. WINDS
  INCREASE TO 30 TO 35 KT WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY
  AFTERNOON.

* WAVES: 3 TO 5 FEET WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY AND GALE
  WARNING AREA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-271730-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.111227T1500Z-111228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0021.111228T1100Z-111228T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
TO 20 NM-
417 AM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 25 WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS TODAY AND TONIGHT. WINDS
  INCREASE TO 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT WEDNESDAY MORNING
  THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FEET WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY AND GALE
  WARNING AREA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-271730-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.111227T1500Z-111228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0021.111228T1100Z-111228T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA TO NC VA BORDER OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
TO 20 NM-
417 AM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 25 WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS TODAY AND TONIGHT. WIND
  GUSTS INCREASE TO 30 TO 35 KT WEDNESDAY MORNING INTO WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FEET WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY AND GALE
  WARNING AREA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ633-271730-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.111227T1500Z-111228T2300Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
417 AM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
642 
WHUS71 KAKQ 271501
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
1001 AM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

ANZ630>632-634-272315-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0021.111228T1100Z-111228T2300Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM WINDMILL POINT TO NEW POINT COMFORT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
1001 AM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY.
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 25 WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS TODAY AND TONIGHT. 
  WINDS INCREASE TO 30 TO 35 KT WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY 
  AFTERNOON. 

* WAVES: 3 TO 5 FEET WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY AND GALE 
  WARNING AREA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES OF 4 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-272315-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0021.111228T1100Z-111228T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
TO 20 NM-
1001 AM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY.
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 25 WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS TODAY AND TONIGHT. 
  WINDS INCREASE TO 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT WEDNESDAY 
  MORNING THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FEET WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY AND GALE 
  WARNING AREA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-272315-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0021.111228T1100Z-111228T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA TO NC VA BORDER OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
TO 20 NM-
1001 AM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY.
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 25 WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS TODAY AND TONIGHT. WIND 
  GUSTS INCREASE TO 30 TO 35 KT WEDNESDAY MORNING INTO WEDNESDAY 
  AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FEET WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY AND GALE 
  WARNING AREA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ633-272315-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111228T2300Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
1001 AM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER CURRITUCK SOUND ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

WRS
016 
WHUS71 KAKQ 272051
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
351 PM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

ANZ630>632-634-280500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0021.111228T1100Z-111228T2300Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM WINDMILL POINT TO NEW POINT COMFORT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
351 PM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY.
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 25 WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS TODAY AND TONIGHT. 
  WINDS INCREASE TO 30 TO 35 KT WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY 
  AFTERNOON. 

* WAVES: 3 TO 5 FEET WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY AND GALE 
  WARNING AREA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES OF 4 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ARE EXPECTED
TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-280500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0021.111228T1100Z-111228T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
TO 20 NM-
351 PM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY.
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 25 WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS TODAY AND TONIGHT. 
  WINDS INCREASE TO 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT WEDNESDAY 
  MORNING THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FEET WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY AND GALE 
  WARNING AREA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-280500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0021.111228T1100Z-111228T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA TO NC VA BORDER OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
TO 20 NM-
351 PM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY.
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 25 WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS TODAY AND TONIGHT. WIND 
  GUSTS INCREASE TO 30 TO 35 KT WEDNESDAY MORNING INTO WEDNESDAY 
  AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FEET WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY AND GALE 
  WARNING AREA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ633-280500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111228T2300Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
351 PM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER CURRITUCK SOUND ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

WRS
670 
WHUS71 KAKQ 272358
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
658 PM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

ANZ630>632-634-280800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0021.111228T1100Z-111228T2300Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM WINDMILL POINT TO NEW POINT COMFORT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
658 PM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY.
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 25 WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS TODAY AND TONIGHT. 
  WINDS INCREASE TO 30 TO 35 KT WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY 
  AFTERNOON. 

* WAVES: 3 TO 5 FEET WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY AND GALE 
  WARNING AREA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES OF 4 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ARE EXPECTED
TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-280800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0021.111228T1100Z-111228T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
TO 20 NM-
658 PM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY.
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 25 WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS TODAY AND TONIGHT. 
  WINDS INCREASE TO 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT WEDNESDAY 
  MORNING THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FEET WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY AND GALE 
  WARNING AREA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-280800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0021.111228T1100Z-111228T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA TO NC VA BORDER OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
TO 20 NM-
658 PM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY.
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 25 WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS TODAY AND TONIGHT. WIND 
  GUSTS INCREASE TO 30 TO 35 KT WEDNESDAY MORNING INTO WEDNESDAY 
  AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FEET WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY AND GALE 
  WARNING AREA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ633-280800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111228T2300Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
658 PM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER CURRITUCK SOUND ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$
350 
WHUS71 KAKQ 280307
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
1007 PM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

ANZ630>632-634-650-652-654-656-658-281115-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111228T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0021.111228T0307Z-111228T2300Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM WINDMILL POINT TO NEW POINT COMFORT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA TO NC VA BORDER OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
TO 20 NM-
1007 PM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 34 TO 47 KNOTS WITHIN THE GALE WARNING.

* SEAS: 5 FEET OR GREATER.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE
CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT
IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE
SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ633-281115-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111228T2300Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
1007 PM EST TUE DEC 27 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER CURRITUCK SOUND ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$
666 
WHUS71 KAKQ 280559
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
1259 AM EST WED DEC 28 2011

ANZ630>632-634-650-652-654-656-658-281400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-111228T2300Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM WINDMILL POINT TO NEW POINT COMFORT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA TO NC VA BORDER OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
TO 20 NM-
1259 AM EST WED DEC 28 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: 34 TO 47 KNOTS WITHIN THE GALE WARNING.

* SEAS: 5 FEET OR GREATER.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE
CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT
IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE
SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ633-281400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111228T2300Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
1259 AM EST WED DEC 28 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS OVER
THE CURRITUCK SOUND ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING
CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS. MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE
FORECAST...AND CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$
155 
WHUS71 KAKQ 280849
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
349 AM EST WED DEC 28 2011

ANZ650-652-281700-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-111229T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT TO
20 NM-
349 AM EST WED DEC 28 2011

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: 34 TO 47 KNOTS WITHIN THE GALE WARNING.

* SEAS: 5 FEET OR GREATER.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE
CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT
IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE
SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-634-654-656-658-281700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-111228T2300Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM WINDMILL POINT TO NEW POINT COMFORT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA TO NC VA BORDER OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
TO 20 NM-
349 AM EST WED DEC 28 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: 34 TO 47 KNOTS WITHIN THE GALE WARNING.

* SEAS: 5 FEET OR GREATER.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE
CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT
IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE
SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ633-281700-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111229T0500Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
349 AM EST WED DEC 28 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT. 

* WINDS: 18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS OVER
THE CURRITUCK SOUND ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING
CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS. MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE
FORECAST...AND CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$
908 
WHUS71 KAKQ 281459
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
959 AM EST WED DEC 28 2011

ANZ630>632-634-282300-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-111228T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111229T0500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM WINDMILL POINT TO NEW POINT COMFORT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
959 AM EST WED DEC 28 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT.
THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 



* WINDS: 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS

* WAVES: 3 TO 4 FT

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES OF 4 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED
MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD
AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ654-656-658-282300-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-111228T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111229T0500Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA TO NC VA BORDER OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
TO 20 NM-
959 AM EST WED DEC 28 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT.
THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS

* SEAS: 4 TO 5 FT

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-282300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-111229T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT TO
20 NM-
959 AM EST WED DEC 28 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: 34 TO 47 KNOTS WITHIN THE GALE WARNING.

* SEAS: 5 FEET OR GREATER.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE
CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT
IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE
SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ633-282300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111229T0500Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
959 AM EST WED DEC 28 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT. 

* WINDS: 18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS OVER
THE CURRITUCK SOUND ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING
CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN
THESE CONDITIONS. MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE
MARINE FORECAST...AND CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN
PLANNING.

&&

$$

ALEXANDER
041 
WHUS71 KAKQ 282031
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
331 PM EST WED DEC 28 2011

ANZ652-290445-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-111229T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111229T0500Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT TO
20 NM-
331 PM EST WED DEC 28 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT.
THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 5 TO 7 FT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ650-290445-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-111229T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111229T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT TO
20 NM-
331 PM EST WED DEC 28 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST THURSDAY. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS

* WAVES: 5 TO 7 FT

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ630>634-290445-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111229T0500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM WINDMILL POINT TO NEW POINT COMFORT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
CURRITUCK SOUND-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
331 PM EST WED DEC 28 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS

* WAVES: 3 TO 4 FT...EXCEPT 5 FEET NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE BAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES OF 4 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ARE EXPECTED
TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

ANZ654-656-658-290445-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-111229T0500Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA TO NC VA BORDER OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
TO 20 NM-
331 PM EST WED DEC 28 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS

* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FT

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE COASTAL WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

WRS

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 27, 1:44 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQBrunswick, Greensville, Southampton, Sussex, City of Emporia46 min
Dec 27, 2:16 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCharles City, Gloucester, Isle of Wight, James City, Mathews, Middlesex and 13 more29 min
Dec 27, 2:23 PM ESTCoastal Flood StatementAKQAccomack, Lancaster, Northumberland9 hr
Dec 27, 2:36 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCharles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Henrico, New Kent, Prince George and 4 more24 min
Dec 27, 2:50 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQGloucester, James City, Mathews, Middlesex, York, City of Chesapeake and 5 more25 min
Dec 27, 3:02 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQAccomack, Northampton43 min
Dec 27, 3:04 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQHenrico, King and Queen, King William, New Kent56 min
Dec 27, 3:31 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQBrunswick, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Greensville, Hanover, Henrico and 4 more44 min
Dec 27, 4:02 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Virginia Beach13 min
Dec 27, 4:16 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCharles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Essex, Henrico, King and Queen and 10 more29 min
Dec 27, 4:48 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCharles City, Essex, Henrico, James City, King and Queen, King William and 10 more42 min
Dec 27, 5:32 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQLancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northumberland43 min
Dec 27, 4:25 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCamden, Currituck, Pasquotank20 min
Dec 27, 4:08 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQWorcester22 min
Dec 27, 5:28 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQDorchester32 min
Dec 27, 6:31 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQWicomico, Worcester44 min

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