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Gale Warning 2, NWS Wakefield, VA

January 17, 2018

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this gale warning at Jan 17, 2018, 6:38 PM EST. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 17, 2018, 6:38 PM EST (23:38 UTC)
Expired
Jan 18, 2018, 8:28 AM EST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA

The text

As transmitted.

879 
WHUS71 KAKQ 172338
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
638 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

ANZ656-658-180745-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180119T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0002.180117T2338Z-180118T1500Z/
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-
638 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 10 AM EST Thursday. The Small
Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* WINDS: Northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* SEAS: 5 to 8 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-180745-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180119T0000Z/
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-
638 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS: North to Northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 
  knots. A few gusts to 35 kt possible.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-180745-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1600Z/
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-
638 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 kt.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ634-180745-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1600Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
638 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS: North 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around 30 kt becoming
  northwest. A few gusts to 35 kt possible.

* WAVES: Around 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-180745-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1600Z/
Currituck Sound-
638 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS: North 15 to 25 knots becoming Northwest with gusts up to
  30 kt.

* WAVES: 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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-180745-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1600Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
638 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 25 knots.

* WAVES: 2 to 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ635-636-180745-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1100Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
638 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 25 knots.

* WAVES: 2 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
327 
WHUS71 KAKQ 172340
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
640 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

ANZ656-658-180745-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180118T1500Z/
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-
640 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

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

* WINDS: Northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* SEAS: 5 to 8 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ637-180745-
/O.EXA.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1100Z/
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
640 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM EST Thursday.

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 25 knots.

* WAVES: 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-180745-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180119T0000Z/
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-
640 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS: North to Northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 
  knots. A few gusts to 35 kt possible.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-180745-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1600Z/
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-
640 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 kt.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ634-180745-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1600Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
640 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS: North 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around 30 kt 
  becoming northwest. A few gusts to 35 kt possible.

* WAVES: Around 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-180745-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1600Z/
Currituck Sound-
640 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS: North 15 to 25 knots becoming Northwest with gusts up 
  to 30 kt.

* WAVES: 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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-180745-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1600Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
640 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 25 knots.

* WAVES: 2 to 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ635-636-180745-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1100Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
640 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 25 knots.

* WAVES: 2 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.

&&

$$
557 
WHUS71 KAKQ 180239
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
939 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

ANZ634-181045-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180118T1200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
939 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

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

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 7 AM EST Thursday. The Small
Craft Advisory 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 imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ654-181045-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180119T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180118T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
939 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

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

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 7 AM EST Thursday. The Small
Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* WINDS: Northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* SEAS: 5 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-181045-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180118T1500Z/
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-
939 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

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

* WINDS: Northwest 20 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 imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-181045-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180119T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
939 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS: North to Northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 
  knots. A few gusts to 35 kt possible.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-181045-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1600Z/
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-
939 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 kt. A few
  gusts to 35 kt possible.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-181045-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1600Z/
Currituck Sound-
939 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS: North 15 to 25 knots becoming Northwest with gusts up to
  30 kt. A few gusts to 35 kt possible.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-181045-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1600Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
939 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 20 knots.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>637-181045-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1100Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
939 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 25 knots.

* WAVES: 2 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.

&&

$$
967 
WHUS71 KAKQ 180552
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1252 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

ANZ656-658-181400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180118T1500Z/
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-
1252 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

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

* WINDS: Northwest 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* SEAS: 6 to 9 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ654-181200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180118T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
1252 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

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

* WINDS: Northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* SEAS: 5 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ634-181200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180118T1200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
1252 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

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

* 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 imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-181400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180119T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
1252 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

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

* WINDS: North to Northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 
  knots. A few gusts to 35 kt possible.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-181400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1600Z/
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-
1252 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 kt. A few 
  gusts to 35 kt possible.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-181400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1600Z/
Currituck Sound-
1252 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS: North 15 to 25 knots becoming Northwest with gusts up 
  to 30 kt. A few gusts to 35 kt possible.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-181400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1600Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
1252 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 20 knots.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>637-181100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1100Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
1252 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 25 knots.

* WAVES: 2 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.

&&

$$

Butner
468 
WHUS71 KAKQ 180722
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
222 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

ANZ650-652-181530-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180119T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KAKQ.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180118T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
222 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

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

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 7 AM EST this morning. The
Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* WINDS: Northwest 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 kt.

* SEAS: 5 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-181500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180118T1500Z/
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-
222 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

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

* WINDS: Northwest 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* SEAS: 6 to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ654-181200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180118T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
222 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

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

* WINDS: Northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* SEAS: 5 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ634-181200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180118T1200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
222 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

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

* 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 imminent or
occuring. 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>632-181530-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1600Z/
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-
222 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 kt. A few 
  gusts to 35 kt possible.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-181530-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1600Z/
Currituck Sound-
222 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS: North 15 to 25 knots becoming Northwest with gusts up 
  to 30 kt. A few gusts to 35 kt possible.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-181530-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1600Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
222 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 20 knots.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>637-181100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1100Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
222 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 25 knots.

* WAVES: 2 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.

&&

$$

Butner
133 
WHUS71 KAKQ 181136
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
636 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

ANZ634-181945-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180118T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.180118T1200Z-180118T2100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
636 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ654-181500-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180118T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
636 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

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

* WINDS: Northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 knots.

* SEAS: 5 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-181500-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180118T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
636 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

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

* WINDS: Northwest 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots.

* SEAS: 5 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-181500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180118T1500Z/
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-
636 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

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

* WINDS: Northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 knots.

* SEAS: 6 to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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>632-181800-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1800Z/
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-
636 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

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

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-181800-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1800Z/
Currituck Sound-
636 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

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

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-181600-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1600Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
636 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 20 knots.

* 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.

&&

$$

Butner
449 
WHUS71 KAKQ 181328
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
828 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018


ANZ650-652-654-656-658-182130-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180118T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T2300Z/
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-
828 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 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 6 PM EST this evening.
The Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.

* WAVES: 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-181800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1800Z/
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-
828 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

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

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up 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.

&&

$$

ANZ634-182100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T2100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
828 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

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

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-181800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1800Z/
Currituck Sound-
828 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

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

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ638-181600-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1600Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
828 AM EST Thu Jan 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS: Northwest 15 to 25 knots.

* WAVES: 2 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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Wakefield, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Jan 17, 4:09 PM EST, 2 hours 29 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 17, 4:09 PM EST, 2 hours 29 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
409 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
Weak low pressure will track northeast just off the Mid
Atlantic coast this evening into early Thursday morning. The
storm tracks east northeast out to sea Thursday while high
pressure builds in from the west. High pressure sliding from the
Gulf Coast States eastward to off the Southeast Coast will bring
dry weather and moderating temperatures to the area Thursday
night through Saturday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY MORNING/...
Late this aftn, models/water vapor imagery indicated upper
level low near the NC/TN border, with strong mid level
vorticity/vorticity advection pushing into cntrl NC. Latest akq
radar as of 330 pm showed snow was now covering just about all
of the CWA except the extrm NW/nrn counties. So far, we have
received snow reports ranging fm near 1 inch over nrn portions
of the area to near 6 inches over scntrl VA counties. Based on
the latest HRRR/RAP model trends, and anticipated upper level
shortwv energy/vorticity advection and associated vertical
motion transfer to the Mid Atlc coast this evening/tonight, have
extended the ending times of warnings/advisories acrs the CWA.

The highest snow totals will occur over scntrl VA into interior
NE NC and interior SE VA. Still believe portions of extrm SE VA
and coastal NE NC will have to be monitored closely this evening
into tonight for possible higher amts, as models hint at
enhanced frontogenetic forcing in this region. Expect 1 to 2
inches of snow before the pcpn moves off the coast very late
tonight, but could see localized accumulations approaching 3
inches, esply over NE NC. Have an advisory in this area until
3 am Thu morning.

Expect gradual clearing fm WNW to E overnight into Thu morning.
Cold with lows ranging fm the mid teens to lower 20s. So,
driving conditions will still remain slippery after pcpn ends
and temps dropping.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Mid-level WAA resumes rather quickly Thu aftn with 850mb temps
-2 to -4C at 12z warming to +4-6C by 21z. A cold start to the
 day, limited mixing, and mid-level WAA should result in rather
 stable lapse rates and surface high temps should only reach the
 upper 30s to arnd 40.

High pressure will then slide from the Gulf Coast States
eastward to off the SE Coast Thu night thru Sat, and bring dry
weather and moderating temperatures to the area. Lows Thu night
mainly in the lower to mid 20s. Highs on Fri will range fm the
upper 40s to lower 50s. Lows Fri night will range fm the mid 20s
to around 30. Highs on Sat will range thru the 50s.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Milder spell of wx through the extended forecast pd. Pattern evolving
fits transition of MJO through phase 4 toward phase 5...leading to
aoa normal temperatures. Other than a very wk upper level system
tracking off SE CONUS coast Sun...sfc hi pres and upper level
ridging will be dominant Sun into Mon. By late Mon...storm system
expected to track into the wrn Great Lakes...w/ its trailing
cold front approaching the mtns. That front will make progress
across the local area Mon night-early Tue w/ potential SHRAs
(though 12Z/17 ECMWF a tad slower than 12Z/17 GFS attm).
Drying/clearing out and a bit cooler (returning to near seasonal
levels) for Tue afternoon-Wed.

Lows Sat night ranging through the 30s. Highs Sun in the l50s
on the ern shore to 55-60F elsewhere. Lows Sun night mainly
35-40F. Highs Mon in the m50s on the ern shore to the u50s-l60s
elsewhere. Lows Mon night in the u30s to l40s. Highs Tue in the
l50s on the ern shore to the m-u50s elsewhere. Lows Tue night in
the l-m30s. Highs Wed in the u40s-l50s.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Slow moving cold front is pushing through the region accompanied
by a broad area of light to moderate snow. Widespread MVFR/IFR
conditions perists as the area of precipitation moves eastward.
SBY may experience a brief period of light snow but MVFR/IFR
clouds will prevail through the afternoon and early evening. The
snow has not reached ORF and ECG at 18Z and is expected to start
anytime now at PHF. Warmer temps will likely see precip start as
light RA at ECG later this afternoon before turning into snow.
Winds will generally be N-NE with gusts 15-25 kt through the
early evening.

Outlook:Clearing tonight with a breezy N wind near the coast.
Predominate VFR after midnight then likely Thursday through
Sunday as the trough departs well to the NE and a ridge builds
across the region.

&&

.MARINE...
Sfc lo pres exits off the coast this eve...w/ continued low
level CAA into Thursday (morning) before waning. NNW winds will
average 15 to 25 kt...gusts to around 30 kts - esp near the
lower Ches Bay and on the ocean waters. Will need to monitor for
at least low end Gale gusts this eve-tonight as the lo pres
system exits...esp on the lower ocean waters S of Cape Charles
VA. SCAs have been raised to most of the ern VA rivers (through
tonight)...otherwise no big changes to other SCA headliness
attm. High pressure settles over the area for the end of the
week...through the weekend allowing for diminishing winds and
sub-SCA conditions.

&&

.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...None.
NC...Winter Weather Advisory until 11 PM EST this evening for
     NCZ013-014-030.
     Winter Storm Warning until 10 PM EST this evening for NCZ012.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 3 AM EST Thursday for NCZ015>017-
     031-032-102.
VA...Winter Weather Advisory until 6 PM EST this evening for VAZ048-
     061-062-069-509-510.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 11 PM EST this evening for
     VAZ084-086-089-090-093-096-523>525.
     Winter Storm Warning until 10 PM EST this evening for VAZ087-
     088-092.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 3 AM EST Thursday for VAZ095-097-
     098-100.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 8 PM EST this evening for VAZ064-
     075>078-081>083-085-511>522.
     Winter Storm Warning until 8 PM EST this evening for VAZ060-
     065>068-079-080.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM EST Thursday for ANZ650-652-
     654-656-658.
     Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EST Thursday for ANZ635-636.
     Small Craft Advisory until 11 AM EST Thursday for ANZ630>634-
     638.

&&

SYNOPSIS...TMG
NEAR TERM...TMG
SHORT TERM...TMG
LONG TERM...ALB
AVIATION...JEF
MARINE...ALB
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 17, 4:15 PM EST, 2 hours 23 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
415 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

VAZ064-075>078-081>083-085-511>522-182115-
Caroline-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-
Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-Middlesex-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-
415 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia, east
central Virginia, eastern Virginia, north central Virginia and
south central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.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.

VAZ048-061-062-069-509-510-182115-
Fluvanna-Cumberland-Goochland-Powhatan-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-
415 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.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.

NCZ015>017-031-032-102-VAZ095-097-098-100-182115-
Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Chowan-Perquimans-
Eastern Currituck-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-
Northampton-
415 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina,
eastern Virginia and southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.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.

VAZ060-065>068-079-080-182115-
Prince Edward-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-
415 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia and south
central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

.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.

NCZ013-014-030-VAZ084-086-089-090-093-096-523>525-182115-
Hertford-Gates-Bertie-Gloucester-Mathews-Surry-James City-
Isle of Wight-Suffolk-York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
415 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina,
eastern Virginia and southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.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.

NCZ012-VAZ087-088-092-182115-
Northampton-Greensville-Sussex-Southampton-
415 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina and
southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

.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.

VAZ099-182115-
Accomack-
415 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.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.

MDZ021>025-182115-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
415 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A light accumulation up to one inch of snow is expected this evening.

.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.

TG

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jan 17, 5:52 PM EST, 46 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
552 PM EST WED JAN 17 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0552 PM     SNOW             PRINCE GEORGE           37.22N  77.29W
01/17/2018  M2.0 INCH        PRINCE GEORGE      VA   NWS EMPLOYEE

&&

EVENT NUMBER AKQ1800298

MAS
Local storm report, Jan 17, 6:01 PM EST, 37 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
601 PM EST WED JAN 17 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0600 PM     SNOW             GWYNN                   37.50N  76.29W
01/17/2018  M2.5 INCH        MATHEWS            VA   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

EVENT NUMBER AKQ1800299

MAS
Local storm report, Jan 17, 6:05 PM EST, 33 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
605 PM EST WED JAN 17 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0604 PM     SNOW             PURDY                   36.82N  77.59W
01/17/2018  M3.5 INCH        GREENSVILLE        VA   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

EVENT NUMBER AKQ1800300

MAS
Local storm report, Jan 17, 6:20 PM EST, 18 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
620 PM EST WED JAN 17 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0619 PM     SNOW             VIRGINIA BEACH          36.85N  75.98W
01/17/2018  M2.0 INCH        CITY OF VIRGINIA B VA   PUBLIC

&&

EVENT NUMBER AKQ1800301

MAS
Local storm report, Jan 17, 6:25 PM EST, 13 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
625 PM EST WED JAN 17 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0624 PM     SNOW             POQUOSON                37.13N  76.38W
01/17/2018  M2.0 INCH        CITY OF POQUOSON   VA   PUBLIC

&&

EVENT NUMBER AKQ1800302

MAS
Local storm report, Jan 17, 6:26 PM EST, 12 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
626 PM EST WED JAN 17 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0625 PM     SNOW             SMITHFIELD              36.98N  76.62W
01/17/2018  M2.5 INCH        ISLE OF WIGHT      VA   PUBLIC

&&

EVENT NUMBER AKQ1800303

MAS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 16, 9:44 PM ESTWinter Storm WarningAKQAmelia, Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Greensville, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg and 6 more24 hr
Jan 17, 12:49 AM ESTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryAKQ3 hr

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Sources

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