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Gale Warning 3, NWS Wakefield, VA

January 20, 2014

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this gale warning at Jan 20, 2014, 2:13 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 20, 2014, 10:22 PM EST. It was in force for 36 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
Jan 20, 2014, 2:13 PM EST (19:13 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 20, 2014, 10:22 PM EST
Expired
Jan 22, 2014, 10:13 AM EST
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA

The text

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

821 
WHUS71 KAKQ 201913
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
213 PM EST MON JAN 20 2014

ANZ630>632-634-211100-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0001.140122T0000Z-140122T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.140121T1500Z-140122T1500Z/
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-
213 PM EST MON JAN 20 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY.

* WINDS: 34 TO 47 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 4 TO 6 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-211100-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0001.140122T0000Z-140122T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.140121T1500Z-140122T1800Z/
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-
213 PM EST MON JAN 20 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS: 34 TO 47 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 5 TO 10 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-211100-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0001.140122T0000Z-140122T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.140121T1800Z-140122T1800Z/
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-
213 PM EST MON JAN 20 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS: 34 TO 47 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 5 TO 10 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-211100-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0001.140122T0000Z-140122T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.140121T1800Z-140122T1800Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
213 PM EST MON JAN 20 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS: 34 TO 47 KNOTS.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-211100-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0010.140121T1500Z-140122T1800Z/
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-
213 PM EST MON JAN 20 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 1 PM
EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 33 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
948 
WHUS71 KAKQ 210322
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
1022 PM EST MON JAN 20 2014

ANZ630>632-634-211130-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.140121T0322Z-140122T1500Z/
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-
1022 PM EST MON JAN 20 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 34 TO 47 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 4 TO 6 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-211130-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.140121T0322Z-140122T1800Z/
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-
1022 PM EST MON JAN 20 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 34 TO 47 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 5 TO 10 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-211130-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.140121T0322Z-140122T1800Z/
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-
1022 PM EST MON JAN 20 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 34 TO 47 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 5 TO 10 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-211130-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.140121T0322Z-140122T1800Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
1022 PM EST MON JAN 20 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 34 TO 47 KNOTS.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-211130-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0010.140121T0322Z-140122T1800Z/
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-
1022 PM EST MON JAN 20 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 33 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 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.

&&

$$
728 
WHUS71 KAKQ 210834
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
334 AM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

ANZ635>638-211645-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-140122T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1100Z/
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-
334 AM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 


* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35
  KNOTS.

* WAVES: 2 TO 4 FEET.

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>632-634-211645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1500Z/
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-
334 AM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 4 TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-211645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1800Z/
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-
334 AM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KNOTS.

* SEAS: BUILDING TO 7 TO 12 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-211645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1800Z/
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-
334 AM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.

* SEAS: BUILDING TO 6 TO 10 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-211645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1800Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
334 AM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KNOTS.

* WAVES: BUILDING TO 2 TO 3 FEET.

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.

&&

$$
357 
WHUS71 KAKQ 211235
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
735 AM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

ANZ630>632-634-212300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1500Z/
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-
735 AM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 
  KNOTS.

* WAVES: 4 TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-212300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1800Z/
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-
735 AM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KNOTS. 

* SEAS: BUILDING TO 7 TO 12 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-212300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1800Z/
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-
735 AM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 
  KNOTS.

* SEAS: BUILDING TO 6 TO 10 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-212300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1800Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
735 AM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KNOTS. 

* WAVES: BUILDING TO 2 TO 3 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-212300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1100Z/
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-
735 AM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 
  KNOTS. 

* WAVES: 2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

$$
245 
WHUS71 KAKQ 212122
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
422 PM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

ANZ630>632-634-220530-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1500Z/
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-
422 PM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 
  KNOTS. 

* WAVES: 4 TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-220530-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1800Z/
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-
422 PM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KNOTS. 

* SEAS: BUILDING TO 7 TO 12 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-220530-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1800Z/
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-
422 PM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 
  KNOTS. 

* SEAS: BUILDING TO 6 TO 10 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-220530-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1800Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
422 PM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KNOTS. 

* WAVES: BUILDING TO 2 TO 3 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-220530-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1100Z/
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-
422 PM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 
  KNOTS. 

* WAVES: 2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

$$

TG
989 
WHUS71 KAKQ 220027
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
727 PM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

ANZ630>632-634-220830-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1500Z/
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-
727 PM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 
  KNOTS. 

* WAVES: 5 TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-220830-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1800Z/
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-
727 PM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KNOTS. 

* SEAS: 7 TO 13 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-220830-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1800Z/
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-
727 PM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 
  KNOTS. 

* SEAS: 6 TO 10 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-220830-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1800Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
727 PM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KNOTS. 

* WAVES: 2 TO 3 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-220830-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1100Z/
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-
727 PM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 
  KNOTS. 

* WAVES: 2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

$$

TG
169 
WHUS71 KAKQ 220327
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
1027 PM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

ANZ630>632-634-221130-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1500Z/
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-
1027 PM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 
  KNOTS. 

* WAVES: 5 TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-221130-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1800Z/
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-
1027 PM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KNOTS. 

* SEAS: 8 TO 13 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-221130-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1800Z/
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-
1027 PM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 
  KNOTS. 

* SEAS: 8 TO 10 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-221130-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1800Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
1027 PM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KNOTS. 

* WAVES: 2 TO 3 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-221100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1100Z/
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-
1027 PM EST TUE JAN 21 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KNOTS.

* WAVES: 2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

$$

TG
967 
WHUS71 KAKQ 220859
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
359 AM EST WED JAN 22 2014

ANZ635>638-221700-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.140122T0859Z-140122T1800Z/
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-
359 AM EST WED JAN 22 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-221500-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1500Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
359 AM EST WED JAN 22 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS.

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>632-634-221500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1500Z/
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-
359 AM EST WED JAN 22 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 4 TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-221700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1800Z/
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-
359 AM EST WED JAN 22 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 9 TO 14 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-221700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1800Z/
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-
359 AM EST WED JAN 22 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 8 TO 13 FEET.

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.

&&

$$
022 
WHUS71 KAKQ 221513
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
1013 AM EST WED JAN 22 2014

ANZ630>632-634-221800-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-140122T2100Z/
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-
1013 AM EST WED JAN 22 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 4 TO 6 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 3 TO 4 FEET THIS AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-221800-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-140123T1100Z/
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-
1013 AM EST WED JAN 22 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

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

* SEAS: 6 TO 11 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 5 TO 8 FEET THIS AFTERNOON.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-221800-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-140123T1100Z/
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-
1013 AM EST WED JAN 22 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

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

* SEAS: 6 TO 11 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 5 TO 8 FEET THIS AFTERNOON.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-221800-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-140122T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-140122T2100Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
1013 AM EST WED JAN 22 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-221800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-140122T1800Z/
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-
1013 AM EST WED JAN 22 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WIND SPEEDS OF 20 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.

&&

$$

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 Jan 20, 10:20 AM EST, 3 hours 53 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 20, 10:20 AM EST, 3 hours 53 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
1020 AM EST MON JAN 20 2014

.SYNOPSIS...
HIGH PRESSURE REMAINS IN PLACE ACROSS THE SOUTHEASTERN STATES
THROUGH TODAY. A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL CROSS THE AREA EARLY
TUESDAY...THEN STALLS JUST OFF THE COAST AS LOW PRESSURE MOVES
NORTHEAST ALONG IT. CANADIAN HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS INTO THE AREA
FOR THE MID WEEK PERIOD BRINGING WELL BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES TO
THE AREA.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
HIGH LEVEL CLOUDINESS ASSCTD WITHAN EASTERN MOVING TROF WILL
CONTINUE TO MOVE EAST NEXT FEW HOURS. THESE WILL LIKELY DIM THE
SUN AT TIMES BUT EXPECT IT TO BE A PT TO M SUNNY AND MILD DAY
AHEAD. BREEZY AS SW WINDS INCREASE TO BTWN 15-25 MPH. BUMPED UP
TMPS A DEGREE OR TWO BASED ON LATEST TRENDS AND DATA. HIGHS M50S
TO L60S. ENJOY TODAY AS SEASONS ARE ABOUT TO RAPIDLY CHANGE OVER
THE NEXT 2 DAYS.

NOTE...BASED ON THE LATEST DATA...ADDED THE VA EASTERN SHORE COUNTIES
AND A FEW COUNTIES JUST WEST OF THE BAY TO THE WINTER STORM WATCH.

CLIPPER SYSTEM SHOULD DRIVE ARCTIC FRONT INTO THE OHIO/TN VLYS THIS
EVENING. AFTER A CLEAR START, WL NOTE INCREASING MID TO HIGH CLOUDS
LATE TONIGHT W/ PRE-FRONTAL WAA. EXPECT LOWS IN THE U20S FAR NW...TO
LOW 30S FOR MOST.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
BUSINESS LOOKS TO PICK UP ACROSS THE LOCAL AREA TO BEGIN THE DAY
TUESDAY. MODELS CONTINUE TO TREND TOWARDS A MORE MOIST SOLUTION AS
THE SHORTWAVE/CLIPPER AMPLIFIES SE INTO THE CAROLINAS THROUGH THE
DAY TUESDAY BEFORE EJECTING THE SYSTEM NORTHEAST TOWARDS ATLANTIC
CANADA EARLY WEDNESDAY.

OVERALL, WHILE THE NAM TRACKS THE SYSTEM FARTHEST SOUTH, WE STAYED
CLOSER TO A GGEM/UKMET/GFS BLEND WHICH IS FARTHER NORTH WITH THE
SLUG OF BEST CONVERGENCE/LIFT. RIGHT ENTRANCE REGION OF H3 (UPPER
JET), ALONG WITH 285K PRESSURE ADVECTION/RH FIELD PER THE ABOVE
MODEL CONSENSUS WOULD PAINT A VERY MESSY PICTURE LATE TUESDAY
MORNING THROUGH EARLY EVENING AS THE CLIPPER AND TRAILING COLD
FRONT MOVE THROUGH. STRONG CAA STILL PROGGED TO KICK IN DURING
THE AFTN. THUS...EXPECT MAX TEMPS AROUND NOON/SHORTLY THEREAFTER
SOUTHEAST WITH FALLING READINGS IN THE AFTN. POPS HAVE BEEN
SHUNTED UPWARD INTO HIGH LIKELY RANGE ACROSS THE FAR NORTHERN CWA
FOR TUESDAY.

WHEREAS SNOW ACCUMULATIONS WILL LIKELY BE A BIT MORE CUT AND DRIED
FARTHER NORTH AS ARCTIC AIR SURGES SOUTHEAST, THEY APPEAR TO BE A
BIT MORE TRICKY ACROSS OUR AREA, ESPECIALLY ALONG AND SOUTH/EAST OF
THE RICHMOND METRO. ONE LOOK AT LATEST SREF PLUMES SHOWS A WIDE
ARRAY OF POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS FORWARDED BY MEMBER ENSEMBLES...WHICH
DOES NOT INSPIRE FORECAST CONFIDENCE, ESPECIALLY GIVEN THE FACT
THAT MODEL SOLUTIONS WERE LESS THAN ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT QPF TOTALS
JUST 12-18 SHORT HOURS AGO. HOWEVER, WITH BETWEEN 0.2 AND 0.4" OF
QPF...AND SNOW-LIQUID RATIOS A BIT HIGHER THAN NORMAL CONSIDERING
THE IMMINENT INCURSION OF AN ARCTIC AIRMASS...WARNING CRITERIA
SNOWS ARE CERTAINLY FEASIBLE AS BEST FGEN FORCING PUSHES ACROSS
THE REGION TUESDAY AFTN. WL GO WITH WINTER STORM WATCH OVER
RICHMOND METRO NORTH TO THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE...INCLUDING
NORTHERN NECK. FARTHER SOUTH, WEAKER PCPN RATE AWAY FROM BEST FGEN
FORCING WILL MAKE ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL A BIT MORE PROBLEMATIC.
CERTAINLY, THESE AREAS WILL BE MONITORED...BUT GIVEN PREFERRED
MODEL SOLUTION, EXPECT BEST SNOWFALL TOTALS NORTH OF RIC METRO
OVER TO THE NORTHERN NECK AND EASTERN SHORE. A GENERAL 3-6
INCLUDED IN WSW...BUT COULD CERTAINLY SEE HIGHER TOTALS OVER
NORTHEASTERN MOST PORTIONS OF THE AREA.

THE SNOW SHOULD END ACROSS THE NORTH EARLY TUESDAY EVENING WITH MUCH
COLDER ARCTIC AIR CONTINUING TO MOVE INTO THE AREA. ATTENTION
QUICKLY SHIFTS TO THE SOUTHEAST, WITH POTENTIAL FOR A QUICK (LIGHT)
SNOW ACCUMULATION ACROSS HAMPTON ROADS AND TIDEWATER AREAS. WIND
TRAJECTORY QUICKLY TURNS 350-360 AS THICKNESSES CRASH AND H92-85
TEMPS FALL TO ~-18C. STILL QUITE WARY OF POTENTIAL FOR BAY
ENHANCEMENT OF SNOW SHRAS TUESDAY NIGHT...AND HV GONE WITH SNOW
WORDING ACROSS THE TIDEWATER. CERTAINLY NOT CERTAIN ENOUGH FOR ANY
HEADLINES AT THIS STAGE...BUT JUMP IN SREF PROBABILITIES AND
SYNOPTIC SETUP WARRANTS A BIT HARDER WORDING IN DIGITAL FORECAST.

BECAUSE OF THE COMBINATION OF A STRONGER SURFACE LOW (TIGHTER
GRADIENT BRINGS MORE WIND) AND EXPECTED SNOW ON THE GROUND, TEMPS
HAVE BEEN DROPPED FOR TUESDAY NIGHT AND ESPECIALLY WED/THU NIGHT.
EXPECT WIND CHILL VALUES TO NUDGE BELOW ZERO TUESDAY NIGHT AND EARLY
WED.

STRONG CAA KICKS IN CONTINUES WED MORNING BEFORE SLOWLY DIMINISHING
LATE. DESPITE PLENTY OF SUNSHINE...A VERY COLD DAY IS EXPECTED. THE
STRONG/GUSTY N-NW FLOW WILL KEEP TEMPS ABOUT 1.5-2 STD DEV BELOW
NORMAL. KEPT SC CLOUD DECK ALONG THE COASTAL ZONES ERY WED AS H8
TEMPS PLUMMET TO -16 TO -18C. ALTHOUGH NOT THE PERFECT WIND
DIRECTION (340 VS 360)...SOME BAY EFFECT STREAMERS AND ADDITIONAL
SNOW SHRAS POSSIBLE ACROSS HAMPTON ROADS WED MORN. KEPT SLIGHT CHC
POP FOR NOW. HIGHS WEDNESDAY IN THE 20S.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
WELL-BELOW-NORMAL TEMPERATURES WILL CONTINUE LATE NEXT WEEK...WITH A
GRADUAL MODERATION BACK TOWARD NORMAL POSSIBLE NEXT WEEKEND. WILL
CONTINUE TO HIGHLIGHT DRY WX THROUGH THE EXTENDED PERIOD...ALTHOUGH
CONFIDENCE IS BELOW AVERAGE BY NEXT WEEKEND AS ECMWF IS STILL
HINTING AT THE POSSIBILITY OF LOW PRESSURE TRACKING ACROSS THE SERN
STATES ON SATURDAY. HIGHS IN THE 30S THURS/FRIDAY...WITH LOWS MAINLY
IN THE TEENS. HIGHS POSSIBLY RETURNING TO THE 40S NEXT WEEKEND.

&&

.AVIATION /15Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS. BREEZY
SOUTHWEST WINDS ARE ONCE AGAIN EXPECTED TO DEVELOP BY MID TO LATE
MORNING AND PERSIST THROUGH THIS AFTN AS A VERY WEAK SFC BOUNDARY
CROSSES THE AREA. GUSTS WILL BE LESS INTENSE THAN THE PAST TWO
DAYS AND SHOULD PEAK AROUND 20 KT.

A COLD FRONT CROSSES THE REGION MON NIGHT AND STALLS ALONG THE
CAROLINAS ON TUE. A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM BEGINS TO DEVELOP ALONG
THIS BOUNDARY TUE MORNING AND STARTS TO TRACK NORTHEAST JUST OFF
THE MID ATLANTIC COAST TUE AFTN. MEANWHILE...ARCTIC AIR WILL
SETTLE OVER THE NE STATES ON TUE. NORTH WINDS WILL INCREASE TUE
MORNING AND STRENGTHEN TUE AFTN AS STRONG COLD AIR ADVECTION
OCCURS. PRECIPITATION ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SYSTEM WILL PRIMARILY BE
SNOW...EXCEPT FOR FAR SE VA/NE NC WHERE PRECIP WILL BEGIN AS RAIN
OR A RAIN/SNOW MIX AND THEN TURN TO ALL SNOW BY TUE NIGHT. LIGHT
SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ARE POSSIBLE AT ALL TAF SITES WITH THIS
SYSTEM...HOWEVER HIGH AMOUNTS ARE ANTICIPATED AT KRIC AND KSBY.
IFR TO MVFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED DUE TO LOW CIGS/VIS/PRECIP
LATE MON NIGHT THROUGH TUE NIGHT BEFORE CONDITIONS IMPROVE.

&&

.MARINE...
A WEAK SFC BOUNDARY WILL CROSS THE WATERS TODAY BUT WILL HAVE LITTLE
TO NO IMPACT ON WIND SPEEDS OR WAVES/SEAS. SW-W WINDS WILL AVERAGE
10-15 KT BAY/RIVERS/SOUND AND 15-20 KT COASTAL WATERS THIS MORNING
THROUGH MID-DAY AS A WEAK SFC BOUNDARY CROSSES THE WATERS TODAY.
WINDS WILL THEN DIMINISH AOB 15 KT THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT.

NOT MUCH HAS CHANGED REGARDING A COLD FRONT THAT CROSSES THE WATERS
TONIGHT AND STALLS ALONG THE CAROLINAS ON TUE. A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM
IS STILL EXPECTED TO DEVELOP ALONG THE STALLED BOUNDARY TUE
MORNING...WHICH WILL THEN TRACK NORTHEAST JUST OFF THE MID ATLANTIC
COAST TUE AFTN AND THEN WELL EAST OF THE DELMARVA DURING TUE
EVENING. MEANWHILE...A CANADIAN HIGH WILL USHER A VERY COLD ARCTIC
AIRMASS INTO THE NE STATES WHICH WILL START TO FILTER INTO THE MID
ATLANTIC REGION LATE IN THE DAY ON TUE. THE SIGNIFICANT AIRMASS
DIFFERENCES BTWN THE CANADIAN HIGH AND COASTAL LOW WILL CAUSE THE
SFC TEMP/PRESSURE GRADIENTS TO TIGHTEN DRAMATICALLY BY TUE AFTN.
NORTH WINDS WILL INCREASE INTO SCA SPEEDS TUE MORNING ALL WATERS AND
STRENGTHEN CONSIDERABLY TUE AFTN THROUGH TUE NIGHT AS STRONG COLD
AIR ADVECTION OCCURS. INITIALLY...SPEEDS OF 20-30 KT SHOULD BE
ANTICIPATED ON CHES BAY AND THE COASTAL WATERS TUE AFTN WHILE
CURRITUCK SOUND/ERN VA RIVERS SHOULD MAINLY SEE SPEEDS OF 15-20 KT.
BY EARLY TUE EVENING...STRONG COLD AIR ADVECTION TAKES OVER AS THE
LOW PULLS AWAY TO THE NORTHEAST. THIS WILL ALLOW NORTH WINDS TO
INCREASE SUBSTANTIALLY...AND GALE FORCE GUSTS ARE ANTICIPATED OVER
THE COASTAL WATERS/CHES BAY/CURRITUCK SOUND THROUGH AT LEAST WED
AFTN BEFORE WINDS DIP DOWN INTO SOLID SCA SPEEDS AOB 33 KT.
MEANWHILE...SEAS/WAVES ARE EXPECTED TO RESPOND QUICKLY TO THE
INTENSIFYING GRADIENTS STARTING TUE AFTN. SEAS BUILDING TO 5-9 FT
AND WAVES BUILDING TO 4-6 FT ON CHES BAY SHOULD BE ANTICIPATED TUE
AFTN THROUGH MOST OF WED BEFORE SIGNIFICANT WAVES HEIGHTS SUBSIDE. A
GALE WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE COASTAL WATERS/CHES BAY/CURRITUCK
SOUND FOR TUE EVENING THROUGH LATE WED AFTN. FOR ERN VA RIVERS
DURING THIS TIME...NORTH WINDS WILL INCREASE INTO SOLID SCA SPEEDS
(20-33 KT) TUE NIGHT THROUGH WED MORNING BEFORE WINDS START TO TAPER
OFF. IT MAY BE DIFFICULT FOR THE LOWER JAMES RIVER TO EXPERIENCE
GALE FORCE GUSTS TUE NIGHT SINCE THE HAMPTON ROADS PENINSULA TENDS
TO PROTECT THE RIVER FROM NORTH WINDS. HAVE THUS KEPT THE LOWER
JAMES RIVER OUT OF THE GALE WATCH FOR NOW...BUT WILL NEED TO MONITOR
CLOSELY. ALSO...THE COMBINATION OF STRONG NORTH WINDS AND
TEMPERATURES FALLING WELL BELOW FREEZING TUE EVENING INTO WED WILL
CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR FREEZING SPRAY.

THE WATERS SHOULD FINALLY START TO CALM BY WED EVENING AS A HIGH
PRESSURE RIDGE CROSSES THE WATERS AND HELPS TO STABILIZE THE ADVERSE
CONDITIONS. FORECAST MODELS SHOW YET ANOTHER COLD FRONT AND
REINFORCING SHOT OF COLD AIR CROSSING THE WATERS ON THU. ANOTHER
ROUND OF SOLID SCA CONDITIONS WILL BE POSSIBLE FOR ALL WATERS
SOMETIME THU AFTN THROUGH THU NIGHT.

&&

.EQUIPMENT...
THE NOAA ALL HAZARD WEATHER RADIO (KHB-57) EMANATING FROM DRIVER,
VA ON A FREQUENCY OF 162.550 MHZ WILL BE OFF THE AIR UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE DUE TO ANTENNA PROBLEMS. RETURN TO NORMAL SERVICE IS NOT
KNOWN AT THIS TIME.

&&

.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...WINTER STORM WATCH FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
     EVENING FOR MDZ021>025.
NC...NONE.
VA...WINTER STORM WATCH FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
     EVENING FOR VAZ048-049-061>064-068>078-082>086-090-099-
     100.
MARINE...GALE WATCH FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
     FOR ANZ630>634-650-652-654-656-658.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MAM
NEAR TERM...MPR/MAM
SHORT TERM...MPR/MAM
LONG TERM...JDM
AVIATION...BMD
MARINE...BMD/JDM
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 20, 6:21 AM EST, 7 hours 52 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
621 AM EST MON JAN 20 2014

MDZ021>025-VAZ048-049-061>064-068>078-082-083-085-211130-
DORCHESTER-WICOMICO-SOMERSET-INLAND WORCESTER-MARYLAND BEACHES-
FLUVANNA-LOUISA-CUMBERLAND-GOOCHLAND-HANOVER-CAROLINE-AMELIA-
POWHATAN-CHESTERFIELD-HENRICO-KING WILLIAM-KING AND QUEEN-ESSEX-
WESTMORELAND-RICHMOND-NORTHUMBERLAND-LANCASTER-CHARLES CITY-NEW KENT-
MIDDLESEX-
621 AM EST MON JAN 20 2014

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE OF
MARYLAND...CENTRAL VIRGINIA...EAST CENTRAL VIRGINIA...THE MIDDLE
PENINSULA OF VIRGINIA...THE NORTHERN NECK OF VIRGINIA AND THE
PIEDMONT OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

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

   WINTER STORM WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

NCZ012-VAZ060-065>067-079>081-084-086>094-211130-
NORTHAMPTON NC-PRINCE EDWARD-MECKLENBURG-LUNENBURG-NOTTOWAY-
BRUNSWICK-DINWIDDIE-PRINCE GEORGE-GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS-GREENSVILLE-
SUSSEX-SURRY-JAMES CITY-YORK-SOUTHAMPTON-ISLE OF WIGHT-
NEWPORT NEWS/HAMPTON-
621 AM EST MON JAN 20 2014

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE AREA TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
LIGHT SNOW IS EXPECTED ACROSS THE OUTLOOK AREA BY EARLY AFTERNOON
TUESDAY...BEFORE ENDING BY MIDNIGHT. A LIGHT SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION
IS POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY ALONG AND NORTH OF U.S. 460.

TEMPERATURES WILL DROP QUICKLY TUESDAY NIGHT. NORTHWEST WINDS
WILL GUST UP TO 30 MPH ...CREATING WIND CHILL VALUES IN THE
SINGLE DIGITS BELOW ZERO TO NEAR ZERO FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT INTO
WEDNESDAY MORNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

NCZ013>017-030>032-102-VAZ095>100-211130-
HERTFORD-GATES-PASQUOTANK-CAMDEN-INLAND CURRITUCK-BERTIE-CHOWAN-
PERQUIMANS-OUTER BANKS CURRITUCK-NORFOLK/PORTSMOUTH-SUFFOLK-
CHESAPEAKE-VIRGINIA BEACH-ACCOMACK-NORTHAMPTON VA-
621 AM EST MON JAN 20 2014

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE OUTLOOK AREA TUESDAY
AFTERNOON. RAIN ACCOMPANYING THE FRONT IS EXPECTED TO CHANGE TO
SNOW IN THE LATE AFTERNOON AND EVENING BEFORE ENDING LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT. A LIGHT SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION WILL BE POSSIBLE...GENERALLY
ON THE ORDER OF AN INCH OR LESS.

TEMPERATURES WILL DROP QUICKLY TUESDAY NIGHT. NORTHWEST WINDS
GUSTING TO 30 MPH...WILL CREATE WIND CHILLS IN THE SINGLE DIGITS
FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

05

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 20, 3:52 AM ESTGale WatchAKQ10 hr
Jan 20, 3:52 AM ESTWinter Storm WatchAKQAccomack, Amelia, Caroline, Charles City, Cumberland, Dinwiddie and 25 more24 hr
Jan 20, 2:06 PM ESTWinter Storm WarningAKQAccomack, Amelia, Caroline, Charles City, Cumberland, Dinwiddie and 25 more38 hr
Jan 20, 2:13 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryAKQ13 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.