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Gale Warning 9, NWS Wakefield, VA

October 26, 2012

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this gale warning at Oct 26, 2012, 5:09 PM EDT. It was in force for 24 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
Oct 26, 2012, 5:09 PM EDT (21:09 UTC)
Expired
Oct 27, 2012, 5:05 PM EDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA

The text

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

775 
WHUS71 KAKQ 262109
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
509 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

ANZ656-658-270515-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-121027T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.121026T2109Z-121028T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.121028T0600Z-121029T2200Z/
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-
509 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY. A STORM WATCH
HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* 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.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ633-270515-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-121027T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.121026T2109Z-121028T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.121028T0600Z-121029T2200Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
509 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY. A STORM WATCH
HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* 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.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ634-270515-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-121027T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.121026T2109Z-121028T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.121028T0600Z-121029T2200Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
509 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY. A STORM WATCH
HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* 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.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ638-270515-
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.121026T2109Z-121027T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0002.121027T2200Z-121028T1200Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO THE HAMPTON ROADS
BRIDGE-TUNNEL-
509 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY. A
GALE WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT
FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. 

* 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 RIVERS OF EASTERN VIRGINIA 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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ635>637-270515-
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.121027T1500Z-121027T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0002.121027T2200Z-121028T1200Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
509 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM EDT
SATURDAY. A GALE WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WATCH IS
IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. 

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

* WAVES: 4 FEET OR GREATER WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS OVER
THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND THE RIVERS OF EASTERN VIRGINIA 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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-270515-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.121026T2109Z-121027T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0002.121027T2200Z-121028T1200Z/
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-
509 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING. 

* WINDS: 25 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

* SEAS: 5 FEET OR GREATER 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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

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

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-270515-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.121026T2109Z-121027T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0002.121027T2200Z-121028T1200Z/
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-
509 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING. 

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

* WAVES: 4 FEET OR GREATER WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
607 
WHUS71 KAKQ 262300
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
700 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

ANZ656-658-270700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-121028T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.121028T0600Z-121029T2200Z/
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-
700 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY. A STORM
WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON. 

* 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.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ633-270700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-121028T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.121028T0600Z-121029T2200Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
700 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY. A STORM
WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON. 

* 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.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ634-270700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-121028T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.121028T0600Z-121029T2200Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
700 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY. A STORM
WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON. 

* 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.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-270700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-121027T2200Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0002.121027T2200Z-121028T1200Z/
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-
700 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY.
A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING. 

* WINDS: 25 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

* SEAS: 5 FEET OR GREATER 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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

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

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-638-270700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-121027T2200Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0002.121027T2200Z-121028T1200Z/
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-
JAMES RIVER FROM THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO THE HAMPTON ROADS
BRIDGE-TUNNEL-
700 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY.
A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING. 

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

* WAVES: 4 FEET OR GREATER WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

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

&&

$$

ANZ635>637-270700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.121027T1500Z-121027T2200Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0002.121027T2200Z-121028T1200Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
700 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM EDT
SATURDAY. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. 

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

* WAVES: 4 FEET OR GREATER WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS OVER
THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND THE RIVERS OF EASTERN VIRGINIA 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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$
153 
WHUS71 KAKQ 271217
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
817 AM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

ANZ633-634-656-658-272030-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-121028T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.121028T0600Z-121029T2200Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
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-
817 AM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY. A STORM
WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON. 

* 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.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-638-650-652-654-272030-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-121027T2200Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0002.121027T2200Z-121028T1200Z/
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-
JAMES RIVER FROM THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO THE HAMPTON ROADS
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-
817 AM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. 

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

* WAVES: 4 FEET OR GREATER WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

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

&&

$$

ANZ635>637-272030-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.121027T1500Z-121027T2200Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0002.121027T2200Z-121028T1200Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
817 AM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. 

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

* WAVES: 4 FEET OR GREATER WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS OVER
THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND THE RIVERS OF EASTERN VIRGINIA 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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$
633 
WHUS71 KAKQ 271248
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
848 AM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

ANZ656-658-272100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-121028T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.121028T0600Z-121029T2200Z/
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-
848 AM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY. A STORM
WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON. 

* 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.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ634-272100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-121028T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.121028T0600Z-121029T2200Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
848 AM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY. A STORM
WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON. 

* 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.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ633-272100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-121028T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.121028T0600Z-121029T2200Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
848 AM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY. A STORM
WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON. 

* 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.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ632-272100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-121027T2200Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0002.121027T2200Z-121028T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.121028T1200Z-121029T2200Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
848 AM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A STORM
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM
EDT THIS EVENING. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EDT
THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. 

* 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.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-272100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-121027T2200Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0002.121027T2200Z-121028T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.121028T1800Z-121029T2200Z/
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-
848 AM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A STORM
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM
EDT THIS EVENING. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EDT
THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. 

* 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.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ630-631-638-272100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-121027T2200Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0002.121027T2200Z-121028T1200Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM WINDMILL POINT TO NEW POINT COMFORT VA-
JAMES RIVER FROM THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO THE HAMPTON ROADS
BRIDGE-TUNNEL-
848 AM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING.

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

* WAVES: 4 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE CHESAPEAKE BAY.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ635>637-272100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.121027T1500Z-121027T2200Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0002.121027T2200Z-121028T1200Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
848 AM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. 

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

* WAVES: 4 FEET OR GREATER WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS OVER
THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND THE RIVERS OF EASTERN VIRGINIA 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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$
963 
WHUS71 KAKQ 271517
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
1117 AM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

ANZ632-272330-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-121027T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-121028T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0002.121027T2200Z-121028T1200Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.121028T1200Z-121029T2200Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
1117 AM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

* WAVES: 4 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.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-272330-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-121027T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-121028T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0002.121027T2200Z-121028T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.121028T1600Z-121029T2200Z/
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-
1117 AM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* 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.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-272330-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-121028T0400Z/
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0002.121027T2200Z-121028T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.121028T0400Z-121029T1000Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
JAMES RIVER FROM THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO THE HAMPTON ROADS
BRIDGE-TUNNEL-
1117 AM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM EDT
MONDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ630-631-272330-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-121028T0400Z/
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0002.121027T2200Z-121028T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.121028T0400Z-121029T1000Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM WINDMILL POINT TO NEW POINT COMFORT VA-
1117 AM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM EDT
MONDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

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

* WAVES: 4 FEET OR GREATER OVER THE CHESAPEAKE BAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ634-272330-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-121028T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.121028T1200Z-121029T2200Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
1117 AM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* 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.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ633-272330-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-121028T0400Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.121028T0600Z-121029T2200Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
1117 AM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-272330-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-121028T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.121028T0600Z-121029T2200Z/
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-
1117 AM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* 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.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$
503 
WHUS71 KAKQ 272105
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
505 PM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

ANZ630-631-280515-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-121028T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0001.121027T2105Z-121030T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.121028T0400Z-121029T1000Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM WINDMILL POINT TO NEW POINT COMFORT VA-
505 PM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY. THE GALE
WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS: 40 TO 45 KT WITH GUSTS TO 50 TO 55 KT SUNDAY NIGHT AND
  MONDAY.

* WAVES: 6 TO 8 FT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-280515-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-121028T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0001.121027T2105Z-121030T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.121028T0400Z-121029T1000Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
JAMES RIVER FROM THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO THE HAMPTON ROADS
BRIDGE-TUNNEL-
505 PM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY. THE GALE
WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS: 35 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS TO 50 KT SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-280515-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-121028T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0001.121027T2105Z-121030T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.121028T1600Z-121029T2200Z/
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-
505 PM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY. THE GALE
WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT. 

* WINDS: 45 TO 50 KT WITH GUSTS TO 60 KT SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

* SEAS: RANGING FROM 10 FT NEARSHORE TO 20 FT OUT 2ONM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-280515-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-121028T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0001.121027T2105Z-121030T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.121028T0600Z-121029T2200Z/
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-
505 PM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY. THE GALE
WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT. 

* WINDS: 45 TO 50 KT WITH GUSTS TO 60 KT SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

* SEAS: RANGING FROM 10 FT NEARSHORE TO 20 FT OUT 2ONM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ632-634-280515-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-121028T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0001.121027T2105Z-121030T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.121028T1200Z-121029T2200Z/
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-
505 PM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY. THE GALE
WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT. 

* WINDS: 40 TO 45 KT WITH GUSTS TO 50 TO 55 KT SUNDAY NIGHT AND
  MONDAY.

* WAVES: 7 TO 10 FT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ633-280515-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-121028T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0001.121027T2105Z-121030T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.121028T0600Z-121029T2200Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
505 PM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY. THE GALE
WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT. 

* WINDS: 40 TO 45 KT WITH GUSTS TO 50 TO 55 KT SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wakefield, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Oct 26, 5:07 PM EDT, 2 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 26, 5:07 PM EDT, 2 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
507 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

.SYNOPSIS...
HURRICANE SANDY CONTINUES TO MOVE NORTHWARD TOWARD THE MID
ATLANTIC COAST THROUGH SUNDAY...WHILE A SLOW MOVING COLD FRONT
APPROACHES THE REGION FROM THE WEST. THE INTERACTION OF THESE
SYSTEM WILL IMPACT THE MID ATLANTIC STATES WITH HEAVY RAIN AND
VERY STRONG WINDS AT TIMES BEGINNING SATURDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY
NEXT WEEK.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM SATURDAY MORNING/...
ISOLATED SHOWERS ARE CROSSING NE NC AND FAR SE VA LATE THIS
AFTN...WELL IN ADVANCE OF HURRICANE SANDY MOVING NWD OFF THE FL
COAST. PLEASE REFER TO WWW.NHC.NOAA.GOV FOR THE LATEST FORECAST
TRACK FOR SANDY. THERE IS A CHANCE FOR SHOWERS TO CONTINUE THIS
EVENING AND OVERNIGHT IN THE AFOREMENTIONED AREAS AS SPOKES OF
MOISTURE EJECTING FROM SANDY BEGIN TO INTERACT WITH THE REMNANTS
OF A WEAK BOUNDARY LEFT OVER FROM THURSDAY. SKIES WILL REMAIN
MOSTLY CLOUDY TO CLOUDY OVERNIGHT AND THEREFORE LOWS TONIGHT WILL
MAINLY BE IN THE MID 50S TO MID 60S.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY/...
THE FOLLOWING IS A BREAKDOWN OF EXPECTED FORECAST IMPACTS THROUGH
THE SHORT TERM PERIOD.

STORM TRACK UNCERTAINTY:
MODELS REMAIN IN GENERAL AGREEMENT IN TRACKING SANDY UP THE FL/SC
COAST SATURDAY AND THEN TO WELL OFF THE NC OUTER BANKS BY 00Z
MONDAY. FROM HERE...SOLUTIONS BEGIN TO DIVERGE THROUGH 00Z TUE BUT
WITH A SMALLER SPREAD. THIS COULD MEAN THAT BETTER CONSENSUS MAY
OCCUR OVER THE NEXT FEW MODEL RUNS. AT THIS TIME...SANDY IS
EXPECTED TO MOVE ONSHORE SOMEWHERE ALONG OR NORTH OF THE DE/NJ
BORDER.

PRECIPITATION/FLOODING POTENTIAL:
DESPITE THE LESSENING UNCERTAINTY IN REGARD TO THE EXACT STORM
TRACK OF SANDY...RAIN WILL START TO MOVE INTO NE NC AND FAR SE
VA BY SATURDAY AFTN. AS THE STORM SYSTEM MOVES CLOSER TO THE AREA
(THOUGH STILL WELL OFFSHORE)...HEAVY RAIN WILL DEVELOP SATURDAY
NIGHT AND OVERSPREAD THE AREA (MAINLY EAST OF I-95) FROM S TO N
THROUGH SUNDAY. PRECIP THEN SLOWLY SHIFTS NWD SUNDAY NIGHT INTO
MONDAY...DIMINISHING RAINFALL FROM SW TO NE AS THIS OCCURS.
GENERAL STORM TOTALS OF 5 TO 8 INCHES OF RAIN ARE ANTICIPATED
ALONG THE IMMEDIATE COAST...WITH 1 TO 3 INCHES EXPECTED FURTHER
INLAND. THE LONG DURATION OF HEAVY RAINFALL EXPECTED MAY CAUSE
FLOODING ACROSS COASTAL NE NC/SE VA AND THE LOWER EASTERN
SHORE...THEREFORE A FLOOD WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THESE AREAS.

WINDS:
N-NE WINDS WILL BE BREEZY ON SATURDAY/SATURDAY NIGHT...THEN
INCREASE SUBSTANTIALLY SUNDAY. EXPECT STRONG WINDS TO SHIFT TO THE
W-NW AND PERSIST THROUGH TUESDAY WITH A BRIEF (BUT STILL
BREEZY) LULL MONDAY NIGHT. COASTAL AREAS WILL EXPERIENCE THE
STRONGEST WINDS WITH SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 35-40 MPH AND GUSTS OF
45-60 MPH. INLAND AREAS SHOULD EXPERIENCE STRONG BUT LESS INTENSE
SUSTAINED WINDS OF 25-30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH. THE LOWER
EASTERN SHORE MAY SEE EVEN STRONGER WINDS ON MONDAY WITH SUSTAINED
WINDS OF 35-40 MPH AND GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH. REGIONWIDE...THE LONG
DURATION OF STRONG WINDS (OVER 48 HOURS) WILL LIKELY HAVE A
LARGER IMPACT ON POTENTIAL POWER OUTAGES THAN IF THE WINDS WERE
STRONG FOR A SHORTER PERIOD OF TIME. THIS COULD ALSO AFFECT A
RETURN TO SERVICE FOR ANYONE WHO LOSES POWER DURING THIS STORM
SYSTEM. A HIGH WIND WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR VIRGINIA BEACH AND
OUTER CURRITUCK TO LINE UP WITH THE STORM WATCH ON THE COAST...
HOWEVER ADDITIONAL HEADLINES WILL LIKELY BE NEEDED LATER.

TEMPERATURES:
LITTLE TO NO CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE ONGOING TEMPERATURE
FORECAST. HIGHS ON SAT IN THE UPR 60S TO LWR 70S...UPR 50S TO MID
60S ON SUN...AND UPPER 50S TO MID 60S ON MON. DEPENDING ON TIMING
OF CLOUD COVER MOVING IN ON SATURDAY AND DEPARTING ON MONDAY...
TEMPS MAY NEED TO BE LOWERED/RAISED RESPECTIVELY. LOWS SAT NGT IN
THE 50S (ARND 60 IMMEDIATE COAST)...SUN NGT IN MID/UPR 40S ALONG
AND WEST OF I-95 (LOW-MID 50S CLOSER TO THE COAST).

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
ANOMALOUS/DEEP TROUGH TO RMN INVOF ERN CONUS THROUGH MUCH OF THE
EXTENDED FORECAST PD. WILL CONT W/ UNSETTLED/WINDY/CLDY AND COOL
WX W/ PSBL RA FM MON NGT INTO WED...THEN BRING A GRADUAL
TRANSITION TO DRIER WX BY LT WEEK (THOUGH RMNG COOL). HI TEMPS
TUE/WED IN THE 40S TO L50S...THEN MNLY IN THE 50S THU/FRI. LO
TEMPS IN THE L/M40S TO ARND 50F MON NGT...THEN THE M/U30S TO U40S
FOR TUE/WED/THU NGTS.

&&

.AVIATION /21Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
EASTERLY FLOW CONTINUES AS SANDY MOVES NORTH. IFR CONDS HAVE
GENERALLY IMPROVED TO MVFR/VFR ACROSS THE REGION. SOME LGT RAIN MOVE
ONSHORE FROM NE NC AND SE VA. LOWER CEILINGS WILL MOVE IN AGAIN
DURING THE OVERNIGHT PERIOD. EXPECT ALSO TO SEE SOME OCNL SHOWERS
TONIGHT AS THE STORM APPROACHES.

RAIN OVERSPREADS THE REGION FROM N TO S ON SAT...WITH LOW CLOUDS
AND RAIN BECOMING LIKELY AT KORF/KECG...WHILE KSBY/KRIC GENLY HAVE
ONLY A CHANCE WITH MVFR OR LOW END VFR CIGS. BREEZY NE FLOW AT
KORF/KECG WITH GUSTS TO 25 KT BY AFTN. DETERIORATING CONDITIONS
ALL SITES BY SUNDAY/SUN NIGHT...WITH STRONG NNE WINDS/GUSTS TO
35-45KT AT KORF/KECG/KPHF...AND 30-35KT AT KRIC/SBY. UNSETTLED AND
WINDY MON/TUE AS WINDS BECOME MORE W/NW.

&&

.MARINE...
HEADLINES RMNG IN PLACE UNTIL AFT NEW CALL W/ TPC. THE WKND WILL
HAVE DETEORIATING CONDS AS TROPICAL SYS FM THE S BECOMES EXTRA-
TROPICAL...PASSING E OF THE WTRS (BY ERY NEXT WEEK). 12Z/ECWMF NOW
LOOKING MORE LIKE RECENT GFS RUNS IN TAKING STM E TO ARND 70 DEG
LONG...THEN SWINGING IT BACK TO THE NW INTO THE NRN MDATLC CST ERY
NEXT WK. RIGHT NOW...CONTG TO MAKE ONLY MINOR ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT
FCST (BOTH WNDS/SEAS-WAVES). GALE FORCE GUSTS ALREADY EXTEND TO
BUOY 44002 RIGHT NOW...QUITE A BIT AWAY FM THE CENTER OF THE
TROPICAL SYS. THE OVERALL SYNOPTIC PATTERN LENDS CONFIDENCE OF
DEVELOPING GALES BY LATE SAT ACRS THE SRN PORTION OF FA WTRS...THEN
SPREADING N SAT NGT INTO SUN. ALSO...CONTG TO RMN CONCERNED ABT
WAVEWATCH GUID BEING TOO LO ON SEAS FM SUN THROUGH MON...PTNTL FOR
20FT+ GIVEN LENGTH OF STRONG NNE WNDS.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
TIDAL ANOMALIES ARE XPCD TO STEADILY INCRS OVER THE NEXT FEW
DAYS...AS AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF NNE FLO DEVELOPS...AS HI PRES BLDS
OFF THE NEW ENGLAND COAST AND TROPICAL SYS MOVES NNE ACROSS THE
BAHAMAS AND INTO THE SUBTROPICAL WESTERN ATLC. THE LATEST
EXTRATROPICAL GUIDANCE (BASED OFF THE 26/12Z GFS) INDICATES TIDAL
ANOMALIES REACHING 1.0 TO 1.5 FT ABOVE NORMAL SAT AND TO ABT 3 FT
ABOVE NORMAL BY SUN AFTN (HIGHEST ANOMALY IN THE LOWER CHESAPEAKE
BAY ALG THE OCN BEACHES). CAUTION...WITH THE GFS MDL STILL BEING
THE FARTHEST OFFSHR TRACK AND MORE OFFSHR THAN THE NHC
TRACK...THESE VALUES MAY BE UNDERDONE. BY MON/TUE..STRONG WINDS
CONTINUE BUT FLOW TURNS OFFSHORE SO SURGE SHOULD DIMINISH.
HWVR...BLOW OUT TIDES WOULD BECOME A CONCERN ON WRN CHES BAY...AND
ALG THE OCN...AND PTNTL FOR ABV NORMAL LEVELS/ANOMALIES ON THE ERN
PORTION OF CHES BAY (ALG THE LWR MD AND VA ERN SHORES).

&&

.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...FLOOD WATCH FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING
     FOR MDZ021>025.
NC...FLOOD WATCH FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING FOR
     NCZ014>017-031-032-102.
     HIGH WIND WATCH FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
     AFTERNOON FOR NCZ017-102.
VA...FLOOD WATCH FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING FOR
     VAZ091-093>098.
     HIGH WIND WATCH FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
     AFTERNOON FOR VAZ098.
     FLOOD WATCH FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING
     FOR VAZ099-100.
MARINE...GALE WATCH FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR
     ANZ630>632-635>638-650-652-654.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY FOR ANZ630>632-
     638-650-652-654.
     STORM WATCH FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON
     FOR ANZ633-634-656-658.
     GALE WARNING UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY FOR ANZ633-634-656-658.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM EDT SATURDAY FOR
     ANZ635>637.

&&

SYNOPSIS...BMD
NEAR TERM...BMD
SHORT TERM...BMD
LONG TERM...ALB/LKB
AVIATION...JEF
MARINE...ALB
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 26, 4:08 PM EDT, 1 hour 1 minute before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
408 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

VAZ074>078-084>086-089-090-272015-
ESSEX-WESTMORELAND-RICHMOND-NORTHUMBERLAND-LANCASTER-GLOUCESTER-
MIDDLESEX-MATHEWS-SURRY-JAMES CITY-
408 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR INTERIOR SOUTHEAST
VIRGINIA...THE MIDDLE PENINSULA OF VIRGINIA...THE NORTHERN NECK OF
VIRGINIA AND THE PENINSULA OF SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

TROPICAL CYCLONE SANDY IS EXPECTED TO TRACK FROM OFF THE FLORIDA
COAST NORTH NORTHEAST TO WELL EAST OF THE NORTH CAROLINA OUTER
BANKS BY SUNDAY EVENING. IT IS THEN FORECAST TO TRACK NORTHWEST
TOWARD THE DELAWARE AND SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY COAST SUNDAY NIGHT
INTO TUESDAY MORNING. WHILE THERE CONTINUES TO BE UNCERTAINTY ON
THE EXACT TRACK OF THE STORM...VERY STRONG WINDS...COASTAL
FLOODING...HEAVY RAIN...AND DANGEROUS SWELLS WILL BE POSSIBLE
ALONG THE COAST BETWEEN NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA AND THE LOWER
MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE...AS WELL AS IN AREAS ADJACENT TO THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY AND TIDAL RIVERS. THE MOST LIKELY TIMEFRAME OF
IMPACT WILL BE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT.

PLEASE MONITOR THE LATEST FORECAST FROM THE NATIONAL HURRICANE
CENTER FOR DETAILS REGARDING SANDY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MDZ021>025-VAZ099-100-272015-
DORCHESTER-WICOMICO-SOMERSET-INLAND WORCESTER-MARYLAND BEACHES-
ACCOMACK-NORTHAMPTON VA-
408 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE OF
MARYLAND AND THE EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   FLOOD WATCH.

IN ADDITION...TROPICAL CYCLONE SANDY IS EXPECTED TO TRACK FROM OFF
THE FLORIDA COAST NORTH NORTHEAST TO WELL EAST OF THE NORTH
CAROLINA OUTER BANKS BY SUNDAY EVENING. IT IS THEN FORECAST TO
TRACK NORTHWEST TOWARD THE DELAWARE AND SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY COAST
SUNDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY MORNING. WHILE THERE CONTINUES TO BE
UNCERTAINTY ON THE EXACT TRACK OF THE STORM...VERY STRONG
WINDS...COASTAL FLOODING...HEAVY RAIN...AND DANGEROUS SWELLS WILL
BE POSSIBLE ALONG THE ATLANTIC SIDE OF THE LOWER EASTERN
SHORE...AS WELL AS IN AREAS ADJACENT TO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND
TIDAL RIVERS. THE MOST LIKELY TIMEFRAME OF IMPACT WILL BE SATURDAY
NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT.

PLEASE MONITOR THE LATEST FORECAST FROM THE NATIONAL HURRICANE
CENTER FOR DETAILS REGARDING SANDY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

NCZ014>017-031-032-102-VAZ091-093>098-272015-
GATES-PASQUOTANK-CAMDEN-INLAND CURRITUCK-CHOWAN-PERQUIMANS-
OUTER BANKS CURRITUCK-YORK-ISLE OF WIGHT-NEWPORT NEWS/HAMPTON-
NORFOLK/PORTSMOUTH-SUFFOLK-CHESAPEAKE-VIRGINIA BEACH-
408 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR COASTAL NORTHEAST NORTH
CAROLINA...INTERIOR NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...THE NORTHERN OUTER
BANKS OF NORTH CAROLINA...INTERIOR SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA...SOUTH
HAMPTON ROADS VIRGINIA AND THE PENINSULA OF SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   FLOOD WATCH.

IN ADDITION...TROPICAL CYCLONE SANDY IS EXPECTED TO TRACK FROM OFF
THE FLORIDA COAST NORTH NORTHEAST TO WELL EAST OF THE NORTH
CAROLINA OUTER BANKS BY SUNDAY EVENING. IT IS THEN FORECAST TO
TRACK NORTHWEST TOWARD THE DELAWARE AND SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY COAST
SUNDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY MORNING. WHILE THERE CONTINUES TO BE
UNCERTAINTY ON THE EXACT TRACK OF THE STORM...VERY STRONG
WINDS...COASTAL FLOODING...HEAVY RAIN...AND DANGEROUS SWELLS WILL
BE POSSIBLE ALONG THE COAST FROM NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA TO
SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA...AS WELL AS IN AREAS ADJACENT TO THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY AND TIDAL RIVERS. THE MOST LIKELY TIMEFRAME OF
IMPACT WILL BE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT.

PLEASE MONITOR THE LATEST FORECAST FROM THE NATIONAL HURRICANE
CENTER FOR DETAILS REGARDING SANDY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

NCZ012-013-030-VAZ048-049-060>073-079>083-087-088-092-272015-
NORTHAMPTON NC-HERTFORD-BERTIE-FLUVANNA-LOUISA-PRINCE EDWARD-
CUMBERLAND-GOOCHLAND-HANOVER-CAROLINE-MECKLENBURG-LUNENBURG-NOTTOWAY-
AMELIA-POWHATAN-CHESTERFIELD-HENRICO-KING WILLIAM-KING AND QUEEN-
BRUNSWICK-DINWIDDIE-PRINCE GEORGE-CHARLES CITY-NEW KENT-GREENSVILLE-
SUSSEX-SOUTHAMPTON-
408 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR COASTAL NORTHEAST NORTH
CAROLINA...INTERIOR NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...CENTRAL
VIRGINIA...EAST CENTRAL VIRGINIA...INTERIOR SOUTHEAST
VIRGINIA...SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA...THE MIDDLE PENINSULA OF
VIRGINIA AND THE PIEDMONT OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

STRONG WINDS AND LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL WILL BE POSSIBLE SATURDAY
NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...MAINLY ALONG AND EAST OF INTERSTATE 95.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ652-654-272015-
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-
408 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE MID ATLANTIC COASTAL
WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

GALE OR STORM FORCE WINDS ARE LIKELY FROM SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ656-658-272015-
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-
408 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE MID ATLANTIC COASTAL
WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

GALE OR STORM FORCE WINDS ARE LIKELY FROM SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ650-272015-
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT TO
20 NM-
408 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE MID ATLANTIC COASTAL
WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

GALE OR STORM FORCE WINDS ARE LIKELY FROM SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ635>638-272015-
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
JAMES RIVER FROM THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO THE HAMPTON ROADS BRIDGE-
TUNNEL-
408 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE EASTERN JAMES RIVER...THE
EASTERN RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER AND THE EASTERN YORK RIVER.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

GALE OR STORM FORCE WINDS WILL BE POSSIBLE FROM SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH TUESDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ633-634-272015-
CURRITUCK SOUND-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
408 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE LOWER CHESAPEAKE BAY AND
CURRITUCK SOUND.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

GALE OR STORM FORCE WINDS ARE LIKELY FROM SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ630>632-272015-
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-
408 PM EDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE CENTRAL CHESAPEAKE BAY
AND THE LOWER CHESAPEAKE BAY.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

GALE OR STORM FORCE WINDS ARE LIKELY FROM SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

DEROSA

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 26, 4:00 PM EDTFlood WatchAKQAccomack, Gloucester, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northampton and 5 more3 days
Oct 26, 5:09 PM EDTGale WatchAKQ18 hr
Oct 26, 5:09 PM EDTStorm WatchAKQ24 hr
Oct 26, 5:31 PM EDTHigh Wind WatchAKQAccomack, Caroline, Charles City, Gloucester, James City, Lancaster and 10 more35 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in Virginia, 2012Every gale warning in 2012

Sources

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