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Gale Warning 23, NWS Wakefield, VA

November 9, 2016

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this gale warning at Nov 9, 2016, 3:32 AM EST. It took effect at Nov 9, 2016, 9:49 AM EST. It was in force for 21 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
Nov 9, 2016, 3:32 AM EST (08:32 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 9, 2016, 9:49 AM EST
Expired
Nov 10, 2016, 6:49 AM EST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA

The text

As transmitted.

209 
WHUS71 KAKQ 090832
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
332 AM EST WED NOV 9 2016

ANZ650-652-654-656-658-091645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0098.000000T0000Z-161109T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0011.161109T2300Z-161110T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.161109T2300Z-161110T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
20 NM-COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT TO VIRGINIA-
NORTH CAROLINA BORDER OUT TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
20 NM-
332 AM EST WED NOV 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...5 TO 7 FT THIS MORNING...SUBSIDING TO 4 TO 5 FT THIS
  AFTERNOON...BUILDING TO 6 TO 9 FEET LATE TONIGHT.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-091645-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SC.Y.0098.161109T2300Z-161110T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.161109T2300Z-161110T1200Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO HAMPTON ROADS BRIDGE-
TUNNEL-
332 AM EST WED NOV 9 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* WAVES...1 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-091645-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SC.Y.0099.161109T2300Z-161110T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.161109T2300Z-161110T1200Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
332 AM EST WED NOV 9 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* WAVES...1 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-634-091645-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0011.161109T2300Z-161110T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.161109T2300Z-161110T1200Z/
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 VA TO CAPE HENRY VA INCLUDING
THE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
332 AM EST WED NOV 9 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* WAVES...3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

05
6 follow-up statements
997 
WHUS71 KAKQ 090851
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
351 AM EST WED NOV 9 2016

ANZ650-652-654-656-658-091700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0098.000000T0000Z-161109T2300Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.161109T2300Z-161110T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
20 NM-COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT TO VIRGINIA-
NORTH CAROLINA BORDER OUT TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
20 NM-
351 AM EST WED NOV 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 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.

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-634-091700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.161109T2300Z-161110T1200Z/
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 VA TO CAPE HENRY VA INCLUDING
THE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
351 AM EST WED NOV 9 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* WAVES...3 TO 5 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>638-091700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.161109T2300Z-161110T1200Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO HAMPTON ROADS BRIDGE-
TUNNEL-
351 AM EST WED NOV 9 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* WAVES...1 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-091700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.161109T2300Z-161110T1200Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
351 AM EST WED NOV 9 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* WAVES...1 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.

&&

$$
335 
WHUS71 KAKQ 091449
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
949 AM EST WED NOV 9 2016

ANZ650-652-654-656-658-092300-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0098.000000T0000Z-161109T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.161109T1449Z-161110T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
20 NM-COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT TO VIRGINIA-
NORTH CAROLINA BORDER OUT TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
20 NM-
949 AM EST WED NOV 9 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* 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>632-634-092300-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.161109T1449Z-161110T1200Z/
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 VA TO CAPE HENRY VA INCLUDING
THE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
949 AM EST WED NOV 9 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* WAVES...3 TO 5 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>638-092300-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.161109T1449Z-161110T1200Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO HAMPTON ROADS BRIDGE-
TUNNEL-
949 AM EST WED NOV 9 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* WAVES...1 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-092300-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.161109T1449Z-161110T1200Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
949 AM EST WED NOV 9 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* WAVES...1 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.

&&

$$

WRS
703 
WHUS71 KAKQ 092045
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
345 PM EST WED NOV 9 2016

ANZ635>637-100300-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-161110T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0100.161109T2045Z-161110T1500Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
345 PM EST WED NOV 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-656-658-100300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-161110T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
20 NM-COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT TO VIRGINIA-
NORTH CAROLINA BORDER OUT TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
20 NM-
345 PM EST WED NOV 9 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 5 TO 8 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>632-634-100300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-161110T1200Z/
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 VA TO CAPE HENRY VA INCLUDING
THE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
345 PM EST WED NOV 9 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-100300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-161110T1200Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO HAMPTON ROADS BRIDGE-
TUNNEL-
345 PM EST WED NOV 9 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-100300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-161110T1200Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
345 PM EST WED NOV 9 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 1 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.

&&

$$

DEROSA
624 
WHUS71 KAKQ 100323
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
1023 PM EST WED NOV 9 2016

ANZ650-652-654-656-658-101130-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-161110T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
20 NM-COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT TO VIRGINIA-
NORTH CAROLINA BORDER OUT TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
20 NM-
1023 PM EST WED NOV 9 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 5 TO 8 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>632-634-101130-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-161110T1200Z/
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 VA TO CAPE HENRY VA INCLUDING
THE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
1023 PM EST WED NOV 9 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-101130-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-161110T1200Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO HAMPTON ROADS BRIDGE-
TUNNEL-
1023 PM EST WED NOV 9 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-101130-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-161110T1200Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
1023 PM EST WED NOV 9 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 1 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>637-101130-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-161110T1500Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
1023 PM EST WED NOV 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 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.

&&

$$

ALEXANDER
162 
WHUS71 KAKQ 100837
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
337 AM EST THU NOV 10 2016

ANZ650-652-654-656-658-101200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-161110T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
20 NM-COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT TO VIRGINIA-
NORTH CAROLINA BORDER OUT TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
20 NM-
337 AM EST THU NOV 10 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 5 TO 8 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>632-634-101200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-161110T1200Z/
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 VA TO CAPE HENRY VA INCLUDING
THE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
337 AM EST THU NOV 10 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-101200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-161110T1200Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO HAMPTON ROADS BRIDGE-
TUNNEL-
337 AM EST THU NOV 10 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-101200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-161110T1200Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
337 AM EST THU NOV 10 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 1 TO 2 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>637-101500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-161110T1500Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
337 AM EST THU NOV 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 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.

&&

$$
379 
WHUS71 KAKQ 101149
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
649 AM EST THU NOV 10 2016

ANZ630>632-634-102000-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-161110T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-161110T2100Z/
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 VA TO CAPE HENRY VA INCLUDING
THE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
649 AM EST THU NOV 10 2016

...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...NORTH 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-656-658-102000-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-161110T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-161111T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FENWICK ISLAND DE TO CHINCOTEAGUE VA OUT
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CHINCOTEAGUE TO PARRAMORE ISLAND VA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
20 NM-COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT TO VIRGINIA-
NORTH CAROLINA BORDER OUT TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
20 NM-
649 AM EST THU NOV 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING.
THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-101700-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-161110T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-161110T1700Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO HAMPTON ROADS BRIDGE-
TUNNEL-
649 AM EST THU NOV 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT.

* WAVES...1 TO 3 FEET.

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.

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-102000-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-161110T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-161110T2100Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
649 AM EST THU NOV 10 2016

...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...NORTH 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* WAVES...1 TO 2 FEET.

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>637-101500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-161110T1500Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
649 AM EST THU NOV 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 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.

&&

$$

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 Nov 9, 1:16 AM EST, 2 hours 16 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 9, 1:16 AM EST, 2 hours 16 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
116 AM EST Wed Nov 9 2016

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will slide off to the Southeastern US Coast tonight
in advance of a cold front, which will cross the region Wednesday.
High pressure returns to the region on Thursday with another quick
moving, but moisture starved cold front arriving on Friday. High
pressure will bring dry and cool weather for the weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING/...
1023mb high pressure is centered over GA/AL this evening. A cold
front extends from the Ern Great Lakes southwestward into the
mid-Mississippi Valley, with 1034mb high pressure upstream of the
cold front and centered over the central high plains. Locally,
high pressure continues to prevail from the NC coastal plain into
se VA, with a lee-side trough over the VA piedmont. High clouds
have spread across the area this evening, with temperatures
averaging in the upper 40s to low 50s.

High pressure will remain in control of the regions weather
through the early morning hours, with a slight chance that some
light shower activity could develop in the Virginia Piedmont
counties after 10z as the cold front approaches from the nw. But
with the limited moisture and lift, any rain will probably hold
off until after sunrise. Clouds will be on the increase overnight
with cirrus thickening now and ceilings gradually lowering after
midnight. With the thickening clouds and the winds allowing for
more mixing overnight, expect to see overnight lows reached
in the evening and then seeing them go steady or perhaps even
begin to rise a little toward morning. For lows, have trended a
bit more to the MAV numbers just based upon some radiational
cooling early before the clouds increase and the winds pick up.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY/...
A stronger cold front will swing across the Mid-Atlantic states on
Wednesday with limited moisture. But the forcing looks strong as a
positively tilted but digging trough moves over the area behind
the front. With the stronger forcing, this should allow for lots
of clouds along with an area of showers moving across with the
initial front, followed by scattered showers with the upper level
trough. Have gone with categorical pops with the front and held
on to chance to low likely pops with the upper level energy.
Temperatures are a bit challenging as the clouds and showers
should combine to keep readings a little cooler. The MAV numbers
are about 5 degrees cooler than all the other guidance which has
readings in the low to mid 60s. With the expectation of the clouds
and rain showers, have knocked temperatures down just a couple
degrees with readings near 60 in the far NW to the mid 60s SE.

After 00z Thursday, the question becomes the timing on getting the
system off the coast and away from the region. The NAM is the
fastest to sweep the trough off the coast while the GFS is the
most amplified/energetic with the upper trough keeping a hint of
rain along the coast into the early morning hours on Thursday.
With the EMCWF closer to the GFS, have gone slower to end the pcpn
along the coast and hold pops through 8z. After that, dry weather
should return through Friday afternoon. High pressure will build
into the area on Thursday and linger into Friday morning when a
quick moving cold front, with a dry fropa, slides across the area.

Temperatures will be dropping on Wednesday night behind the front,
but the question is how much as the nw flow and cold advection
kick in. The guidance is pretty similar with upper 30s readings in
the northwest to the mid 40s se. With the sky clearing late should
allow for the temperatures to drop down to these levels. High on
Thursday could be tricky as the winds turn westerly and some
downsloping impacts begin to be felt. This should allow for more
warming in the west as we have seen several times over the last
few days. But overall readings in the mid 60s west to the upper
50s to around 60 in the east are expected. Thursday night should
be a good radiative night with high pressure over the area. This
should be another cool night similar in readings to Wed night, but
for different reasons as conditions Thursday night should be
conducive for radiative cooling. Again leaned toward the cooler
MAV numbers with readings in the upper 30s to around 40. For
Friday, with more sunshine should still see readings in the mid to
upper 60s despite the dry fropa. Timing on the front could change
that but right now, the front should cross late enough in the day
to let readings climb well into the 60s.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Medium range period characterized by below normal to normal temps
and mainly dry wx conditions. High pressure will bld into and over
the region Fri ngt into Sun, then slides off the Mid Atlc/SE coast
Mon thru Tue. Highs in the lower to mid 50s Sat, in the upper 50s
to near 60 Sun, and in the lower to mid 60s Mon and Tue. Lows in
the mid 30s to lower 40s Fri ngt, in the 30s Sat ngt, in the mid
30s to lower 40s Sun ngt, and in the 40s Mon ngt.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
VFR conditions to start off the 06Z TAF period. High pressure is
centered in the Southeast States. A cold front over the Ohio
Valley will cross the Mid Atlantic States today. Periods of
showers will affect the TAF sites today...especially over northern
areas. Periods of MVFR ceilings and visibilities may accompany
the precipitation.

OUTLOOK...Gusty northwest winds can be expected toward the coast
tonight. VFR and dry weather can be expected. A cold front Friday
night will pass through with the absence of rain. Gusty northwest
winds will resume following this cold front.

&&

.MARINE...
Have gone with a gale watch for the coastal waters and Ches Bay
zns fm Wed evening into Thu morning, due to very strong NW or N
wind surge behind departing upr low pressure and cold front.
Initially, still have SCA headlines thru Wed for the coastal
waters due to higher seas fm swells. Finally, have gone ahead and
put up SCA headlines for the Rivers and Currituck Snd fm Wed
evening thru Thu morning, or thru Thu aftn.

Expect W-SW winds less than 15 kt tngt thru Wed morning, ahead of
an approaching cold front. That front and upper low crosses the
region during Wed, with strong post-frontal NW or N winds, and (at
least) strong SCA conditions expected for most of the waters
behind the front Wed ngt into Thu aftn. Latest data continues to
show a period of gusts to low end gale force are possible with CAA
surge Wed night. Thus, the gale watch was issued for the coastal
waters and Ches Bay zns.

Cold front and upper low pushes well out to sea on Thu, with
winds gradually diminishing through the day. Winds also back to
the W again later Thu/Thu Night and into early Fri. Another cold
front drops acrs the region Fri aftn/evening, providing a
reinforcing shot of cool air acrs the waters. Tightening pressure
gradient and increasing winds likely to bring another period of
SCA Fri night and Sat.

&&

.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...None.
NC...None.
VA...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST
     Thursday for ANZ635>638.
     Gale Watch from this evening through Thursday morning for
     ANZ630>632-634-650-652-654-656-658.
     Small Craft Advisory from 6 PM this evening to 4 PM EST
     Thursday for ANZ633.
     Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM EST this evening for ANZ650-
     652-654-656-658.

&&

SYNOPSIS...AJZ/ESS
NEAR TERM...AJZ/ESS
SHORT TERM...ESS
LONG TERM...TMG
AVIATION...MAS/LSA
MARINE...TMG
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 9, 3:02 AM EST, 30 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
302 AM EST WED NOV 9 2016

MDZ021>025-NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-
093-095>100-509>525-100815-
DORCHESTER-WICOMICO-SOMERSET-INLAND WORCESTER-MARYLAND BEACHES-
NORTHAMPTON-HERTFORD-GATES-PASQUOTANK-CAMDEN-WESTERN CURRITUCK-
BERTIE-CHOWAN-PERQUIMANS-EASTERN CURRITUCK-FLUVANNA-PRINCE EDWARD-
CUMBERLAND-GOOCHLAND-CAROLINE-MECKLENBURG-LUNENBURG-NOTTOWAY-AMELIA-
POWHATAN-WESTMORELAND-RICHMOND-NORTHUMBERLAND-LANCASTER-BRUNSWICK-
DINWIDDIE-PRINCE GEORGE-CHARLES CITY-NEW KENT-GLOUCESTER-MIDDLESEX-
MATHEWS-GREENSVILLE-SUSSEX-SURRY-JAMES CITY-SOUTHAMPTON-
ISLE OF WIGHT-NORFOLK/PORTSMOUTH-SUFFOLK-CHESAPEAKE-VIRGINIA BEACH-
ACCOMACK-WESTERN LOUISA-EASTERN LOUISA-WESTERN HANOVER-
EASTERN HANOVER-WESTERN CHESTERFIELD-
EASTERN CHESTERFIELD (INCLUDING COL. HEIGHTS)-
WESTERN HENRICO (INCLUDING THE CITY OF RICHMOND)-EASTERN HENRICO-
WESTERN KING WILLIAM-EASTERN KING WILLIAM-WESTERN KING AND QUEEN-
EASTERN KING AND QUEEN-WESTERN ESSEX-EASTERN ESSEX-YORK-NEWPORT NEWS-
HAMPTON/POQUOSON-
302 AM EST WED NOV 9 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEAST
MARYLAND...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...CENTRAL VIRGINIA...EAST
CENTRAL VIRGINIA...EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTH CENTRAL
VIRGINIA...SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA AND SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 9, 1:33 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQBrunswick27 min
Nov 9, 1:45 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQHanover45 min
Nov 9, 1:59 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQBrunswick31 min
Nov 9, 2:34 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQGreensville, Sussex, City of Emporia41 min
Nov 9, 3:10 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQSouthampton, City of Franklin50 min
Nov 9, 3:18 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCharles City, New Kent42 min
Nov 9, 3:45 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryAKQ69 hr
Nov 9, 4:13 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQJames City, Middlesex47 min
Nov 9, 4:15 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQSurry45 min
Nov 9, 5:01 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQYork, City of Newport News44 min
Nov 9, 5:05 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQMathews25 min
Nov 9, 3:12 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQNorthampton48 min

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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.