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Gale Warning 7, NWS Wakefield, VA

February 4, 2016

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this gale warning at Feb 4, 2016, 3:42 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 4, 2016, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for 19 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
Feb 4, 2016, 3:42 AM EST (08:42 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 4, 2016, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 5, 2016, 1:00 PM EST
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA

The text

As transmitted.

996 
WHUS71 KAKQ 040842
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
342 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

ANZ654-656-041645-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160204T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.160204T2300Z-160205T1700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA TO NC VA BORDER OUT TO
20 NM-
342 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST
FRIDAY.

* WINDS: WEST-SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 KT THIS MORNING...BECOMING NORTH-
  NORTHWEST AND INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS LATE THIS MORNING
  THROUGH EARLY EVENING. BECOMING NORTH 25 TO 30 WITH GUSTS TO 35
  KT LATE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY MORNING.

* SEAS: 5 TO 8 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.

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.

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

&&

$$

ANZ658-041645-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160204T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.160204T2300Z-160205T1700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
TO 20 NM-
342 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST
FRIDAY.

* WINDS: WEST-SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 KT THIS MORNING...BECOMING NORTH-
  NORTHWEST AND INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS LATE THIS MORNING
  THROUGH EARLY EVENING. BECOMING NORTH 25 TO 30 WITH GUSTS TO 35
  KT LATE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY MORNING.

* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FEET THROUGH TONIGHT...BUILDING TO 6 TO 9 FT
  FRIDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A GALE 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.

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

&&

$$

ANZ635>637-041645-
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.160205T0500Z-160205T2300Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
342 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
EST FRIDAY.

* WINDS: WEST-SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 KT THIS MORNING...BECOMING NORTH-
  NORTHWEST AND INCREASING TO 15 KNOTS LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH
  EARLY EVENING. BECOMING NORTH 15 TO 25 KT LATE TONIGHT AND
  FRIDAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ634-041645-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
342 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS: WEST-SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 KT THIS MORNING...BECOMING NORTH-
  NORTHWEST AND INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS LATE THIS MORNING
  THROUGH EARLY EVENING. BECOMING NORTH 25 TO 30 WITH LATE TONIGHT
  AND FRIDAY MORNING. A FEW GUSTS TO AROUND 35 KT POSSIBLE LATE
  THURSDAY NIGHT.

* WAVES: 3 TO 4 FEET...BUILDING TO 4 TO 5 FEET FRIDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-041645-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
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-
342 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS: WEST-SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 KT THIS MORNING...BECOMING NORTH-
  NORTHWEST AND INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS LATE THIS MORNING
  THROUGH EARLY EVENING. BECOMING NORTH 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS TO
  AROUND 30 KT LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* WAVES: 2 TO 3 FT...BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET FRIDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-041645-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO THE HAMPTON ROADS
BRIDGE TUNNEL-
342 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST TO WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...DIMINISHING TO 10 TO
  15 KT...THEN BECOMING NORTH-NORTHEAST BY LATE MORNING AND
  AFTERNOON AND INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-041645-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
342 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS: WEST-SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 KT THIS MORNING...BECOMING NORTH-
  NORTHWEST AND INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS LATE THIS MORNING
  THROUGH EARLY EVENING. BECOMING NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT AND
  EARLY FRIDAY. A FEW GUSTS TO 35 KT POSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT AND
  EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-041645-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
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-
342 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS: WEST-SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS....BECOMING NORTH-NORTHWEST
  20 TO 30 KNOTS LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH TONIGHT. A FEW GUSTS
  MAY REACH 35 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT AND EARLY FRIDAY. 

* SEAS: 5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

05
9 follow-up statements
566 
WHUS71 KAKQ 041356
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
856 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

ANZ654-656-042200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160204T2300Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.160204T2300Z-160205T1700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA TO NC VA BORDER OUT TO
20 NM-
856 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS: WEST-SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 KT THIS MORNING...BECOMING 
  NORTH- NORTHWEST AND INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS LATE THIS 
  MORNING THROUGH EARLY EVENING. BECOMING NORTH 25 TO 30 WITH 
  GUSTS TO 35 KT LATE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY MORNING.

* SEAS: 5 TO 8 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.

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.

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

&&

$$

ANZ658-042200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160204T2300Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.160204T2300Z-160205T1700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
TO 20 NM-
856 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS: WEST-SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 KT THIS MORNING...BECOMING NORTH-
  NORTHWEST AND INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
  EARLY EVENING. BECOMING NORTH 25 TO 30 WITH GUSTS TO 35 KT LATE
  TONIGHT AND FRIDAY MORNING.

* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FEET THROUGH TONIGHT...BUILDING TO 6 TO 9 FT 
  FRIDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A GALE 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.

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

&&

$$

ANZ634-042200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
856 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

* WINDS: WEST-SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 KT THIS MORNING...BECOMING NORTH-
  NORTHWEST AND INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS MIDDAY THROUGH EARLY
  EVENING. BECOMING NORTH 25 TO 30 WITH LATE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY
  MORNING. A FEW GUSTS TO AROUND 35 KT POSSIBLE LATE THURSDAY
  NIGHT.

* WAVES: 3 TO 4 FEET...BUILDING TO 4 TO 5 FEET FRIDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-042200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
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-
856 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

* WINDS: WEST-SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 KT...BECOMING NORTH- NORTHWEST
  AND INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH EARLY
  EVENING. BECOMING NORTH 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 KT
  LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* WAVES: 2 TO 3 FT...BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET FRIDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-042200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO THE HAMPTON ROADS
BRIDGE TUNNEL-
856 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST TO WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 
  15 KT...THEN BECOMING NORTH-NORTHEAST BY LATE MORNING AND 
  AFTERNOON AND INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-042200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
856 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

* WINDS: WEST-SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 KT THIS MORNING...BECOMING NORTH-
  NORTHWEST AND INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
  EARLY EVENING. BECOMING NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT AND EARLY
  FRIDAY. A FEW GUSTS TO 35 KT POSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT AND EARLY
  FRIDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-042200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
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-
856 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

* WINDS: WEST-SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS....BECOMING NORTH- 
  NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KNOTS LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH TONIGHT. A 
  FEW GUSTS MAY REACH 35 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT AND EARLY FRIDAY.

* SEAS: 5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>637-042200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.160205T0500Z-160205T2300Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
856 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS: WEST-SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 KT THIS MORNING...BECOMING 
  NORTH- NORTHWEST AND INCREASING TO 15 KNOTS LATE THIS MORNING 
  THROUGH EARLY EVENING. BECOMING NORTH 15 TO 25 KT LATE TONIGHT 
  AND FRIDAY.

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
656 
WHUS71 KAKQ 042036
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
336 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

ANZ634-050300-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.160205T0900Z-160205T1500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
336 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY.

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS FRIDAY
  MORNING. 

* SEAS: 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-050300-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.160205T0900Z-160205T1500Z/
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-
336 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY.

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS FRIDAY
  MORNING.

* SEAS: 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ632-050300-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.160205T0900Z-160205T1500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
336 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY.

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS FRIDAY
  MORNING.

* SEAS: 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ654-656-050300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160204T2300Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.160204T2300Z-160205T1700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA TO NC VA BORDER OUT TO
20 NM-
336 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS FRIDAY
  MORNING.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ658-050300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160204T2300Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.160204T2300Z-160205T1700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
TO 20 NM-
336 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS FRIDAY
  MORNING.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-050300-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160206T0300Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
336 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 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>637-050300-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.160205T0500Z-160205T2100Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
336 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630-631-050300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM WINDMILL POINT TO NEW POINT COMFORT VA-
336 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-050300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO THE HAMPTON ROADS
BRIDGE TUNNEL-
336 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

* WINDS: NORTH 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP 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.

&&

$$

DEROSA
456 
WHUS71 KAKQ 042307
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
607 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

ANZ654-656-658-050715-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160204T2300Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA TO NC VA BORDER OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
TO 20 NM-
607 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS FRIDAY 
  MORNING. 

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ634-050715-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T0900Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.160205T0900Z-160205T1500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
607 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS FRIDAY 
  MORNING. 

* SEAS: 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-050715-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T0900Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.160205T0900Z-160205T1500Z/
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-
607 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS FRIDAY 
  MORNING. 

* SEAS: 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ632-050715-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T0900Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.160205T0900Z-160205T1500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
607 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS FRIDAY 
  MORNING. 

* SEAS: 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ630-631-050715-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM WINDMILL POINT TO NEW POINT COMFORT VA-
607 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-050715-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO THE HAMPTON ROADS
BRIDGE TUNNEL-
607 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

* WINDS: NORTH 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-050715-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160206T0300Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
607 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 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>637-050715-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.160205T0500Z-160205T2100Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
607 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP 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.

&&

$$
832 
WHUS71 KAKQ 050321
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
1021 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

ANZ634-051130-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.160205T0321Z-160205T1500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
1021 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

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

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS FRIDAY 
  MORNING.

* SEAS: 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.

&&

$$

ANZ632-051130-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.160205T0321Z-160205T1500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
1021 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

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

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS FRIDAY 
  MORNING.

* SEAS: 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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-051130-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.160205T0321Z-160205T1500Z/
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-
1021 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

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

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS FRIDAY 
  MORNING.

* SEAS: 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.

&&

$$

ANZ654-656-658-051130-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA TO NC VA BORDER OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
TO 20 NM-
1021 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS FRIDAY 
  MORNING.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>637-051130-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.160205T0321Z-160205T2100Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
1021 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630-631-051130-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM WINDMILL POINT TO NEW POINT COMFORT VA-
1021 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-051130-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO THE HAMPTON ROADS
BRIDGE TUNNEL-
1021 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

* WINDS: NORTH 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-051130-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160206T0300Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
1021 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 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.

&&

$$
964 
WHUS71 KAKQ 050536
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
1236 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

ANZ633-051345-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160206T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1700Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
1236 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

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

* WINDS...NORTH-NORTHEAST 20 TO 25 KNOTS...INCREASING TO 25 TO 30
  KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS THIS MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ654-656-658-051345-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA TO NC VA BORDER OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
TO 20 NM-
1236 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS FRIDAY 
  MORNING.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-051345-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1500Z/
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-
1236 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS FRIDAY 
  MORNING.

* SEAS: 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.

&&

$$

ANZ634-051345-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
1236 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS THIS MORNING.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ632-051345-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
1236 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS FRIDAY 
  MORNING.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630-631-051345-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM WINDMILL POINT TO NEW POINT COMFORT VA-
1236 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-051345-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO THE HAMPTON ROADS
BRIDGE TUNNEL-
1236 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

* WINDS: NORTH 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP 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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>637-051345-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2100Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
1236 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP 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.

&&

$$

05
326 
WHUS71 KAKQ 050821
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
321 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

ANZ650-652-051630-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1700Z/
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-
321 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS THIS MORNING.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ654-656-658-051630-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA TO NC VA BORDER OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
TO 20 NM-
321 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS THIS MORNING.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ634-051500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
321 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS THIS MORNING.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ632-051500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
321 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS THIS MORNING.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-051630-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1700Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
321 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WINDS...NORTH-NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KNOTS THIS MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ630-631-051630-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM WINDMILL POINT TO NEW POINT COMFORT VA-
321 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-051630-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO THE HAMPTON ROADS
BRIDGE TUNNEL-
321 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

* WINDS: NORTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS. GUSTS TO AROUND 30 KNOTS EARLY THIS
  MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>637-051630-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2100Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
321 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 15 KNOTS
  BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON.

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.

&&

$$

05
038 
WHUS71 KAKQ 050935
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
435 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

ANZ630-631-051745-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM WINDMILL POINT TO NEW POINT COMFORT VA-
435 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS...NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS THIS MORNING.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ654-656-658-051700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA TO NC VA BORDER OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
TO 20 NM-
435 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS THIS MORNING.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-051700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1700Z/
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-
435 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS THIS MORNING.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ634-051500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK TO CAPE HENRY VA...INCLUDING THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL-
435 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS THIS MORNING.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ632-051500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA-
435 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

* WINDS: NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS THIS MORNING.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-051700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1700Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
435 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WINDS...NORTH-NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KNOTS THIS MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-051745-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO THE HAMPTON ROADS
BRIDGE TUNNEL-
435 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

* WINDS: NORTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS. GUSTS TO AROUND 30 KNOTS EARLY 
  THIS MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>637-051745-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2100Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
435 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 15 
  KNOTS BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON.

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.

&&

$$
639 
WHUS71 KAKQ 051520
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
1020 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

ANZ630>632-634-060000-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160206T0000Z/
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-
1020 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS...
  DIMINISHING TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS LATE.

* WAVES: 3 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.

&&

$$

ANZ654-656-658-051800-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA OUT
TO 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VA TO NC VA BORDER OUT TO
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT
TO 20 NM-
1020 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-051800-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1800Z/
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-
1020 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

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

* SEAS: 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-051800-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1800Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
1020 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-060000-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160206T0000Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO THE HAMPTON ROADS
BRIDGE TUNNEL-
1020 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS...DIMINISHING
  TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS LATE.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>637-052100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2100Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
1020 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 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.

&&

$$
340 
WHUS71 KAKQ 051817
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
117 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

ANZ650-652-654-060230-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160206T0900Z/
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-
117 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 2O TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS...
  DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 15 KT LATE TONIGHT.

* SEAS: 5 TO 9 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.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-060230-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160206T1200Z/
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-
117 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 2O TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS...
  DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 15 KT LATE TONIGHT.

* SEAS: 5 TO 9 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-060000-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160205T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160206T0000Z/
CURRITUCK SOUND-
117 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 15 T0 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-634-060000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160206T0000Z/
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-
117 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS...
  DIMINISHING TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS THIS EVENING.

* WAVES: 3 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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-060000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160206T0000Z/
JAMES RIVER FROM THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO THE HAMPTON ROADS
BRIDGE TUNNEL-
117 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS...
  DIMINISHING TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS THIS EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>637-052100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-160205T2100Z/
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT-YORK RIVER-
JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE-
117 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 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 Feb 4, 2:56 AM EST, 46 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 4, 2:56 AM EST, 46 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
256 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

.SYNOPSIS...
A COLD FRONT CROSSES THE AREA TONIGHT...THEN STALLS NEAR THE COAST
THURSDAY. LOW PRESSURE DEVELOPS ALONG THE FRONT LATE THURSDAY...THEN
TRACKS NORTHEAST AWAY FROM THE AREA FRIDAY. HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS IN
FROM THE WEST FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING/...
THE CURRENT SURFACE ANALYSIS DEPICTS 997MB LOW PRESSURE CENTERED
OVER SW QB...WITH A COLD FRONT TRAILING THROUGH THE ERN LAKES AND
SWD TO THE WRN SLOPES OF THE APPALACHIANS. WV IMAGERY SHOWS A
MOIST FRONTAL BAND OVER THE EAST COAST AHEAD OF A TROUGH OVER THE
CENTRAL CONUS. THE RADAR MOSAIC INDICATES A BAND OF RAIN
ASSOCIATED WITH THE MOIST PLUME ALOFT...WITH RAIN FALLING LOCALLY
ACROSS NE NC...SE VA...AND THE ATLANTIC COAST OF THE MD ERN SHORE.
EARLIER CONVECTION HAS CEASED AS THE SYSTEM HAS BECOME MORE
ANAFRONTAL OVER THE PAST ~2 HRS.

THE RAINBAND WILL REMAIN QUASI-STATIONARY OVERNIGHT...WITH ONLY A
SLIGHT EWD SHIFT EXPECTED. ADDITIONAL RAINFALL FOR SE VA/NE NC
SHOULD AVERAGE 0.5-0.75" AND THIS WILL BE AFTER OBSERVED VALUES
~0.5-1.0" THROUGH 9 PM. DUE TO THE RELATIVELY LONGER DURATION
FLOODING IS NOT EXPECTED ACROSS SE VA/NE NC OVERNIGHT. RAIN HAS
TAPERED OFF WHERE THE FLOOD WATCH WAS IN EFFECT...SO THE WATCH HAS
BEEN CANCELLED.

TEMPERATURES ARE LIKELY TO REMAIN STEADY OVERNIGHT AS THE LOW-
LEVEL FLOW REMAINS SSE UNTIL THE COLD FRONT ARRIVES LATE. CURRENT
TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM THE UPPER 50S/LOW 60S W...TO THE LOW 60S
E. OVERNIGHT LOWS WILL BE SIMILAR TO CURRENT VALUES ACROSS MOST OF
THE AREA...BUT SHOULD FALL INTO THE UPPER 40S/LOW 50S FAR W AS THE
COLD FRONT ARRIVES. THERE COULD BE SOME FOG OVER THE FAR WRN
PIEDMONT THROUGH THE EARLY OVERNIGHT HOURS...BUT SHOULD DISSIPATE
TOWARD MORNING AS THE FRONT PROVIDES MIXING.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY/...
FRNT STALLS JUST OFF THE COAST ERLY THU WITH THE STEADIEST PCPN
ALONG THE COAST DRNG THE MORNING. LOW PRS DVLPS THEN TRACKS NE
ALONG THE BNDRY ALLOWING PCPN TO RETROGRADE NW DRNG THE AFTN.
WILL MAINTAIN CAT POPS ACROSS THE SE...LIKELY POPS TO THE I95
CORRIDOR WITH CHC POPS ACROSS THE WRN PIEDMONT. QPF AMTS MUCH
LIGHTER XPCT ALONG THE SERN BEACH AREAS WHERE UP TO ONE HALF INCH
PSBL. HIGH TEMPS OCCUR EARLY IN THE DAY...BEFORE DROPPING A FEW
DEGREES FROM LATE MORNING THROUGH AFTERNOON AS THE FRONT MOVES
THROUGH THE AREA AND THE WIND SHIFTS TO N.

INTERESTING FCST THU NITE AS THE LOW TRACKS NE ALONG THE BNDRY.
CAA ALLOWS TMPS AND CRITICAL THICKNESSES TO FALL BEFORE THE PCPN
ENDS. HOWEVER...SFC TMPS PROGGED TO STAY JUST ABOVE FREEZING. THIS
PRESENTS PCPN TYPE ISSUES WITH RAIN BECOMING MIXED WITH OR
CHANGING TO WET SNOW BEFORE ENDING. PCPN BY THIS TIME SHOULD BE
RATHER LIGHT. HOWEVER...SOME DATA SUGGESTS LAGGING VORTICITY
PROVIDES ENUF LIFT FOR A LIGHT ACCUMULATION ALONG THE COAST
INCLUDING TIDEWATER. GIVEN HOW WET THE GRND WILL BE WITH TMPS
ABOVE FREEZING...ANY SNOW WUD HAVE TO COME DOWN RATHER HARD TO
STICK. THUS...HAVE INDICATED A RAIN/SNOW MIX TO SNOW BY 12Z FRI
WITH NO SGNFCNT ACCUMULATION XPCTD. LOWS IN THE L-M30S.

LINGERING POPS FRI MORNING (RAIN/SNOW MIX ALONG THE COAST...CHC
SNOW INVOF THE CHES BAY WITH PSBL BAY EFFECT) WILL PUSH OFFSHORE
AS HIGH PRS BUILDS EAST AND INTO THE AREA. TSCTNS SHOW DRYING SO
EXPECT DCRG CLDNS WEST TO EAST FRI AFTN. HIGHS IN THE L-M40S.
MSTLY CLR TO PT CLDY FRI NITE. LOWS M20S NW TO M30S SE. MSTLY
SUNNY SAT. HIGHS 45-50.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
THE LONG TERM PERIOD FEATURES A COUPLE OF INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE
SYSTEMS OFF THE SE COAST AND MOVING NORTHEAST. BOTH OF THESE
THREATEN TO BRING PCPN TO THE AREA. THE GFS AND EURO WERE TRENDING
TOWARD AN OFFSHORE SOLUTION. THIS WOULD SUGGEST THAT PCPN AMOUNTS
MAY NOT BE HEAVY. SINCE THE EVENTS ARE STILL CLOSE TO A WEEK
OUT...ESPECIALLY THE SECOND ONE...DETAILS ARE STILL UNCERTAIN. FOR
NOW KEPT POPS NO HIGHER THAN 40 PERCENT.

RELIED HEAVILY ON BLENDED GUIDANCE WITH THE FORECAST. THE FIRST
SYSTEM MOVES OFF THE SOUTHEAST COAST SATURDAY NIGHT AND BRINGS A CHC
FOR RAIN OVER SE VA/NE NC SUNDAY. HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS OVER EASTERN
CANADA AND SOUTH INTO THE NORTHEAST CONUS BEHIND THE FIRST BRINGING
SOME COOLING. AN UPPER LEVEL TROUGH DEEPENS MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
OVER THE GREAT LAKES AND OHIO VALLEY AS THE SECOND LOW PRESSURE
SYSTEM DEVELOPS OFF THE COAST. PCPN IS FORECAST TO DEVELOP MONDAY
NIGHT AND CONTINUE THROUGH TUESDAY BEFORE ENDING FROM SW TO NE
TUESDAY NIGHT. CURRENTLY HAVE A MIXTURE OF RAIN AND SNOW OVER MOST
OF THE AREA WITH MAINLY RAIN AT THE COAST. THE UPPER LEVEL SYSTEM
MAY CONTRIBUTE TO SOME OF THE PCPN INLAND. ARCTIC AIR WILL REMAIN
WELL TO THE NORTH KEEPING DAYTIME TEMPERATURES ABOVE FREEZING. LOW
PRESSURE MOVES OFF TO THE EAST WITH DRY AND COOLER WEATHER FOR
WEDNESDAY.

A GRADUAL COOLING TREND IS EXPECTED THROUGH THE PERIOD. HIGHS IN THE
UPR 40S TO AROUND 50 SUNDAY COOL TO AROUND 40 BY WEDNESDAY. LOW
TEMPERATURES FROM 30 TO 35 SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY BECOME MID 20S TO
LOWER 30S WEDNESDAY MORNING.

&&

.AVIATION /08Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
MAINLY IFR/LIFR CONDITIONS ACROSS TERMINALS EARLY THIS MORNING JUST
AHEAD OF SFC COLD FRONT, WHICH WILL CROSS THE AREA THROUGH MID-
MORNING, EVENTUALLY PUSHING OFFSHORE LATE THIS AFTN. EXPECT
INCREMENTAL IMPROVEMENT BACK TO MVFR THEN VFR AT RIC/SBY FROM MID
MORNING TO ABOUT 16Z. HOWEVER...EXPECT SE COASTAL TERMINALS
(PHF/ORF/ECG) WILL REMAIN DOWN IN THE IFR/LOW END MVFR RANGE
THROUGH MUCH OF THE TAF PERIOD. MODELS SHOW THE FRONT STALLING IN
THE VICINITY OF THE COAST TNGT, WITH A CONTINUED STREAM OF
MOISTURE LIFTING NE ALONG THE CAROLINA COAST TOWARD THE LOCAL
AREA. PERIODS OF RAIN/BR WL CONTINUE THIS AFTN AND EARLY TNGT.

OUTLOOK...CONDITIONS DETERIORATE ONCE AGAIN THU NGT/EARLY FRIDAY
AS AN UPPER DISTURBANCE CROSSES THE AREA. IFR CIGS AND DIMINISHED
VSBY IS EXPECTED W/A PERIOD OF RAIN/SNOW SHOWERS LKLY (MAINLY RA
AT ECG) LATE THU NGT/EARLY FRIDAY. VFR CONDITIONS RETURN BY
FRIDAY AFTN THROUGH THE WEEKEND WITH COLD HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING
OVERHEAD.

&&

.MARINE...
SFC COLD FRONT CROSSES THE WATERS LATE TONIGHT INTO EARLY THU
MORNING. THE PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE GRADIENT WILL TIGHTEN UP AHEAD
OF THE FRONT...CAUSING A MARKED INCREASE IN SOUTH WINDS FOR ALL
WATERS DURING THIS EVENING. STRONG SCA CONDITIONS WITH SUSTAINED
WINDS OF 20-25KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30KT...PEAKING AROUND 35-45KT
FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THIS EVENING (ROUGHLY IN THE 5-8PM TIME
RANGE) AS A STRONG LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS CROSSES THE WATERS. GIVEN
THE SHORT WINDOW FOR GALE GUSTS TO OCCUR...WILL HANDLE THESE
DEVELOPING CONDITIONS WITH SMW HEADLINES RATHER THAN A LONGER-FUSED
GALE WARNING. SEAS AVERAGE 3-6FT SOUTH AND 5-7FT NORTH. WAVES
AVERAGE 3-5FT.

A POST-FRONTAL NLY SURGE WILL KEEP THE WATERS WITHIN SCA FLAGS
THROUGH THU WITH WINDS AVERAGING 20-30KT. MEANWHILE...THE EXITING
FRONT STALLS JUST OFF THE CAROLINA AND MID ATLANTIC COASTS AS LOW
PRESSURE DEVELOPS OVER FLORIDA. THE LOW TRAVELS NE ALONG THIS
BOUNDARY AND STAYS EAST OF THE VA/NC OUTER BANKS THROUGH FRI.
ALTHOUGH PRECIPITATION REMAINS ANCHORED ALONG THE COAST DURING
THIS TIME...A STRONGER NLY SURGE IS ANTICIPATED THU NIGHT INTO FRI
AS HIGH PRESSURE FINALLY SLIDES ACROSS SRN ONTARIO DOWN ACROSS THE
TN VALLEY. THE PRESSURE GRADIENT BTWN THE DEVELOPING LOW AND
INCOMING HIGH WILL RESULT IN THE STRONGER NLY SURGE WITH GUSTS
AVERAGING 30KT ALL WATERS EXCEPT ERN VA RIVERS. A PERIOD OF GALE
FORCE GUSTS 35-40KT MAY BE POSSIBLE FRI MORNING OVER SRN COASTAL
WATERS (SOUTH OF CAPE CHARLES LIGHT) BUT NOT CONFIDENT ENOUGH TO
ISSUE A THIRD PERIOD GALE WARNING DUE TO WIDESPREAD PRECIP
EXPECTED OVER THE WATERS. HAVE EXTENDED SCA FLAGS FOR ALL WATERS
EXCEPT ERN VA RIVERS DUE TO FREQUENT SCA CONDITIONS THIS EVENING
THROUGH FRI. THERE WILL BE PERIODIC LULLS IN WIND SPEEDS AT TIMES
BUT THEY WILL NOT BE LONG ENOUGH TO REFLECT A DECENT BREAK IN SCA
CONDITIONS/HEADLINES. SEAS AVERAGE 4-5FT THU AND THU EVENING...
BUILDING TO 5-8FT SRN COASTAL WATERS LATE THU NIGHT/FRI. WAVES ON
CHES BAY AVERAGE 3-4FT...BUILDING TO 4-5FT LATE THU NIGHT/FRI
MORNING.

HIGH PRESSURE FINALLY SLIDES OVERHEAD FRI NIGHT AND THEN OFFSHORE
BY SAT NIGHT. WINDS/SEAS/WAVES SUBSIDE BELOW SCA CONDITIONS
PRIMARILY FOR SAT ONLY BEFORE THE NEXT LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVES
UP THE SE COAST AND IMPACTS THE WATERS EARLY SUN MORNING INTO MON.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
THE RUNOFF FROM THE EXPECTED RAINFALL OVER THE NEXT 24-36 HRS
WILL LIKELY PUSH SOME RIVER LEVELS TO OR ABOVE FLOOD STAGE GIVEN
MOST RIVERS ARE CRNTLY RUNNING AT THREE QUARTERS BANKFULL.

&&

.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...NONE.
NC...NONE.
VA...NONE.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY FOR ANZ633-634-650-
     652-654-656-658.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY FOR ANZ630>632.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR ANZ638.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MPR
NEAR TERM...AJZ/MPR
SHORT TERM...MPR
LONG TERM...LSA
AVIATION...MAM/JEF
MARINE...BMD
HYDROLOGY...
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 3, 9:42 PM EST, 6 hours before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
942 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016

NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ092-093-095>098-100-523>525-050245-
NORTHAMPTON NC-HERTFORD-GATES-PASQUOTANK-CAMDEN-INLAND CURRITUCK-
BERTIE-CHOWAN-PERQUIMANS-OUTER BANKS CURRITUCK-SOUTHAMPTON-
ISLE OF WIGHT-NORFOLK/PORTSMOUTH-SUFFOLK-CHESAPEAKE-VIRGINIA BEACH-
NORTHAMPTON VA-YORK-NEWPORT NEWS-HAMPTON/POQUOSON-
942 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

RAIN WILL CONTINUE TO FALL ACROSS THE REGION OVERNIGHT.

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

PERIODS OF RAIN WILL CONTINUE THURSDAY INTO THURSDAY NIGHT. STORM
TOTAL RAINFALL COULD REACH 2 TO 3 INCHES...WHICH COULD RESULT IN
LOCALIZED FLOODING OF LOW LYING AND URBAN AREAS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MDZ021>025-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-099-509>522-050245-
DORCHESTER-WICOMICO-SOMERSET-INLAND WORCESTER-MARYLAND BEACHES-
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-ACCOMACK-WESTERN LOUISA-EASTERN LOUISA-
WESTERN HANOVER-EASTERN HANOVER-WESTERN CHESTERFIELD-
EASTERN CHESTERFIELD-WESTERN HENRICO-EASTERN HENRICO-
WESTERN KING WILLIAM-EASTERN KING WILLIAM-WESTERN KING AND QUEEN-
EASTERN KING AND QUEEN-WESTERN ESSEX-EASTERN ESSEX-
942 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016

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

.DAY ONE...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
Feb 4, 4:40 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningAKQBrunswick44 hr
Feb 4, 3:18 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryAKQLancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland20 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in Virginia, 2016Every gale warning in 2016

Sources

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