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Gale Warning 4, NWS Wakefield, VA

February 28, 2018

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this gale warning at Feb 28, 2018, 2:58 PM EST. It took effect at Mar 1, 2018, 10:11 PM EST. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Feb 28, 2018, 2:58 PM EST (19:58 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 1, 2018, 10:11 PM EST
Expired
Mar 2, 2018, 8:56 AM EST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA

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891 
WHUS71 KAKQ 281958
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
258 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2018

ANZ650-652-654-010400-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T1200Z-180304T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.180302T1500Z-180303T1800Z/
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-
258 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM Friday to 7 PM EST
Saturday. A Storm Watch has also been issued. This Storm Watch is
in effect from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon.

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots increasing to 30 to 40 knots 
  with gusts to 50 knots Friday afternoon. 

* Seas: 7 to 12 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.

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 knots has significantly increased...but the specific
timing and/or location is still uncertain.  It is intended to
provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to
consider altering their plans.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-010400-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T1200Z-180304T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.180302T1500Z-180303T1800Z/
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-
258 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM Friday to 4 AM EST Sunday.
A Storm Watch has also been issued. This Storm Watch is in effect
from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon.

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots increasing to 30 to 40 knots with
  gusts to 50 knots Friday afternoon. 

* Seas: 8 to 15 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.

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 knots has significantly increased...but the specific
timing and/or location is still uncertain.  It is intended to
provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to
consider altering their plans.

&&

$$

ANZ634-010400-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T1200Z-180304T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
258 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM Friday to 7 PM EST
Saturday.

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 45 knots. A few
  gusts to 50 knots are possible at the mouth of the Bay. 

* Waves: 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-010400-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T1200Z-180303T2100Z/
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-
258 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 4 PM EST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM Friday to 4 PM EST
Saturday.

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 45 knots. 

* Waves: 4 to 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-010400-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T1200Z-180304T0000Z/
Currituck Sound-
258 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM Friday to 7 PM EST
Saturday.

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 45 knots. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-010400-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T1200Z-180303T1800Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
258 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM Friday to 1 PM EST
Saturday.

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 40 knots. 

* Waves: 2 to 4 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.

&&

$$

Butner
9 follow-up statements
993 
WHUS71 KAKQ 010528
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1228 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

ANZ650-652-654-011330-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T1200Z-180304T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.180302T1500Z-180303T1800Z/
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-
1228 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots increasing to 30 to 40 knots 
  with gusts to 50 knots Friday afternoon.

* Seas: 7 to 12 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.

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 knots has significantly increased...but the specific
timing and/or location is still uncertain.  It is intended to
provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to
consider altering their plans.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-011330-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T1200Z-180304T0900Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.180302T1500Z-180303T1800Z/
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-
1228 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots increasing to 30 to 40 knots 
  with gusts to 50 knots Friday afternoon.

* Seas: 8 to 15 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.

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 knots has significantly increased...but the specific
timing and/or location is still uncertain.  It is intended to
provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to
consider altering their plans.

&&

$$

ANZ634-011330-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T1200Z-180304T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
1228 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 45 knots. A few 
  gusts to 50 knots are possible at the mouth of the Bay.

* Waves: 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-011330-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T1200Z-180303T2100Z/
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-
1228 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 4 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 45 knots.

* Waves: 4 to 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-011330-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T1200Z-180304T0000Z/
Currituck Sound-
1228 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 45 knots.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-011330-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T1200Z-180303T1800Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
1228 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 40 knots.

* Waves: 2 to 4 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.

&&

$$

TG
872 
WHUS71 KAKQ 010916
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
416 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

ANZ650-652-654-011730-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T1200Z-180304T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.180302T1500Z-180303T1800Z/
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-
416 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots increasing to 30 to 40 knots with
  gusts to 50 knots Friday afternoon through Friday night.

* Seas: 7 to 12 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.

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 knots has significantly increased...but the specific
timing and/or location is still uncertain.  It is intended to
provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to
consider altering their plans.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-011730-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T1200Z-180304T0900Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.180302T1500Z-180303T1800Z/
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-
416 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots increasing to 30 to 40 knots 
  with gusts to 50 knots Friday afternoon through Friday night.

* Seas: 8 to 15 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.

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 knots has significantly increased...but the specific
timing and/or location is still uncertain.  It is intended to
provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to
consider altering their plans.

&&

$$

ANZ634-011730-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T1200Z-180304T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
416 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 45 knots. A few 
  gusts to 50 knots are possible at the mouth of the Bay.

* Waves: 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-011730-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T1200Z-180303T2100Z/
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-
416 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 4 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 45 knots.

* Waves: 4 to 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-011730-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T1200Z-180304T0000Z/
Currituck Sound-
416 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 45 knots.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-011730-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T1200Z-180303T1800Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
416 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 30 knots with gusts to 40 knots.

* Waves: 2 to 4 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.

&&

$$

TG
576 
WHUS71 KAKQ 011445
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
945 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

ANZ650-652-654-012245-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T1200Z-180304T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.180302T1500Z-180303T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.180302T0900Z-180303T1500Z/
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-
945 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM Friday to 10 AM EST
Saturday. The Gale Warning is no longer in effect. The Storm
Watch is no longer in effect.

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots increasing to 30 to 40 knots with
  gusts to 55 knots.

* Seas: 7 to 12 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-012245-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T1200Z-180304T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.180302T0900Z-180303T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SR.A.0001.180302T1500Z-180303T1800Z/
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-
945 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM Friday to 1 PM EST
Saturday. The Gale Warning is no longer in effect. The Storm
Watch is no longer in effect.

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots increasing to 30 to 40 knots with
  gusts to 50 knots.

* Seas: 8 to 15 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ634-012245-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T0900Z-180304T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
945 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 45 knots. A few 
  gusts to 50 knots are possible at the mouth of the Bay.

* Waves: 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-012245-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T0900Z-180303T2100Z/
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-
945 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 4 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 45 knots. A few
  gusts to 50 knots will be possible at elevated locations.

* Waves: 4 to 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-012245-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T0900Z-180304T0000Z/
Currituck Sound-
945 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 45 knots.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-012245-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T1200Z-180303T0900Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
945 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 30 knots with gusts to 40 knots.

* Waves: 2 to 4 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.

&&

$$

Butner
495 
WHUS71 KAKQ 011752
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1252 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

ANZ634-020200-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T0900Z-180304T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.180302T0900Z-180303T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
1252 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM Friday to 10 AM EST
Saturday. The Gale Warning is no longer in effect.

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 50 knots. 

* Waves: 5 to 8 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-020200-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T0900Z-180303T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.180302T0900Z-180303T1500Z/
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 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM Friday to 10 AM EST
Saturday. The Gale Warning is no longer in effect.

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 50 knots. 

* Waves: 4 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-020200-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T0900Z-180303T1500Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
1252 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 30 knots with gusts to 45 knots.

* Waves: 2 to 4 feet. Higher at the mouth of the James. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-020200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T0900Z-180304T0000Z/
Currituck Sound-
1252 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 45 knots.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-020200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.180302T0900Z-180303T1500Z/
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-
1252 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots increasing to 30 to 40 knots 
  with gusts to 55 knots.

* Seas: 7 to 12 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-020200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.180302T0900Z-180303T1800Z/
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 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots increasing to 30 to 40 knots with
  gusts to 55 knots.

* Seas: 8 to 15 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

Butner
016 
WHUS71 KAKQ 012041
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
341 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

ANZ633-020445-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T0900Z-180304T0000Z/
Currituck Sound-
341 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 45 knots.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-020445-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T0900Z-180303T1500Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
341 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 30 knots with gusts to 45 knots. A few
  gusts to 50 knots will be possible at elevated locations. 

* Waves: 2 to 4 feet. Higher at the mouth of the James.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-020445-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.180302T0900Z-180303T1500Z/
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-
341 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots increasing to 30 to 40 knots 
  with gusts to 55 knots.

* Seas: 7 to 12 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-020445-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.180302T0900Z-180303T1800Z/
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-
341 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots increasing to 30 to 40 knots 
  with gusts to 55 knots.

* Seas: 8 to 15 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ634-020445-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.180302T0900Z-180303T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
341 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 50 knots.

* Waves: 6 to 8 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-020445-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.180302T0900Z-180303T1500Z/
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-
341 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 50 knots.

* Waves: 5 to 8 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

Butner
017 
WHUS71 KAKQ 020029
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
729 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

ANZ633-021300-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T0900Z-180304T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.180302T0900Z-180303T1500Z/
Currituck Sound-
729 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM Friday to 10 AM EST
Saturday. The Gale Warning is no longer in effect.

* Wind: Northwest 30 to 35 knots with gusts to 50 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-021300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T0900Z-180303T1500Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
729 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 30 knots with gusts to 45 knots. A few 
  gusts to 50 knots will be possible at elevated locations.

* Waves: 2 to 4 feet. Higher at the mouth of the James.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-021300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.180302T0900Z-180303T1500Z/
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-
729 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots increasing to 30 to 40 knots 
  with gusts to 55 knots.

* Seas: 7 to 12 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-021300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.180302T0900Z-180303T1800Z/
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-
729 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots increasing to 30 to 40 knots 
  with gusts to 55 knots.

* Seas: 8 to 15 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ634-021300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.180302T0900Z-180303T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
729 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 50 knots.

* Waves: 6 to 8 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-021300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.180302T0900Z-180303T1500Z/
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-
729 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 50 knots.

* Waves: 5 to 8 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$
593 
WHUS71 KAKQ 020311
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1011 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

ANZ635>638-021200-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.180302T0311Z-180303T1500Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
1011 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

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

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 30 knots with gusts to 45 knots. A few 
  gusts to 50 knots will be possible at elevated locations.

* Waves: 2 to 4 feet. Higher at the mouth of the James.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-021200-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.180302T0311Z-180303T1500Z/
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-
1011 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots increasing to 30 to 40 knots 
  with gusts to 55 knots.

* Seas: 7 to 12 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-021200-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.180302T0311Z-180303T1800Z/
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-
1011 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots increasing to 30 to 40 knots 
  with gusts to 55 knots.

* Seas: 8 to 15 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ634-021200-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.180302T0311Z-180303T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
1011 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 50 knots.

* Waves: 6 to 8 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-021200-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.180302T0311Z-180303T1500Z/
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-
1011 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 50 knots.

* Waves: 5 to 8 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ633-021200-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.180302T0311Z-180303T1500Z/
Currituck Sound-
1011 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest 30 to 35 knots with gusts to 50 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$
124 
WHUS71 KAKQ 020836
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
336 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

ANZ635>638-021645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180303T1500Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
336 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

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

* Wind: Northwest then north 25 to 30 knots with gusts to 45 
  knots. A few gusts to 50 knots will be possible at elevated 
  locations.

* Waves: 2 to 4 feet. Higher at the mouth of the James.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-021645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T1500Z/
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-
336 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest then north 25 to 35 knots, increasing to 30 to 
  40 knots with gusts to 55 knots.

* Seas: 7 to 12 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-021645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T1800Z/
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-
336 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest then north 25 to 35 knots, increasing to 30 to 
  40 knots with gusts to 55 knots.

* Seas: 8 to 15 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ634-021645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
336 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest then north 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 50 
  knots.

* Waves: 6 to 8 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-021645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T1500Z/
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-
336 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest then north 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 50 
  knots.

* Waves: 5 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ633-021645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T1500Z/
Currituck Sound-
336 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest then north 30 to 35 knots with gusts to 50 
  knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

TG
643 
WHUS71 KAKQ 021356
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
856 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

ANZ635>638-022200-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180303T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T0600Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
856 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect until 1 AM EST Saturday. The Gale
Warning is no longer in effect.

* Wind: Northwest then north 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 50
  knots. 

* Waves: 2 to 4 feet. Higher at the mouth of the James.

* Seas:

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-022200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T1500Z/
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-
856 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest then north 25 to 35 knots, increasing to 30 to
  40 knots with gusts to 60 knots.

* Seas: 7 to 12 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-022200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T1800Z/
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-
856 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest then north 25 to 35 knots, increasing to 30 to 
  40 knots with gusts to 55 knots.

* Seas: 8 to 15 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ634-022200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
856 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest then north 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 50 
  knots.

* Waves: 6 to 8 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-022200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T1500Z/
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 Fri Mar 2 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest then north 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 50 
  knots.

* Waves: 5 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ633-022200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T1500Z/
Currituck Sound-
856 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* Wind: Northwest then north 30 to 35 knots with gusts to 50 
  knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

Butner

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 28, 2:45 PM EST, 13 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 28, 2:45 PM EST, 13 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
245 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure moves northeast through the Ohio Valley tonight,
then reforms off the Mid Atlantic coast Thursday night. The
associated warm front lifts north into the local area Thursday
morning with the trailing cold front crossing the region
Thursday evening. The low deepens signficantly off the coast
Friday into Saturday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY MORNING/...
Sfc hi pres currently sits just off the NC coast this afternoon.
Period of partial clearing...esp N and central areas...has
occurred as anticipated earlier. However...clouds beginning to
spread back into the area from the WSW. Expecting CIGs to
gradually lower this eve-overnight. Initial -RA beginning to
show signs of missing local area to the S (while coverage
decreasing). Will be ramping up PoPs SSW to NNE after this
eve...eventually reaching 20-40% NE and 60-70F across all of srn
VA-NE NC. Lows from the u40s N and NE to the l50s in SE VA-NE
NC.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Primary sfc lo pres tracks to near Lake Erie by Fri eve. A warm
front will be pulled N Thu morning...but likely will be difficult
to push N of the entire FA during the rest of the day. The
geniune warm front looks to get stuck invof VA-NC border...and
will likely differentiate cooler/cloudy wx w/ periods of -RA N
and somewhat warmer/becoming a bit unstable just to its SSE
(primarily in far SE VA-NE NC). Will include slight chc tstm
over portions of SE VA-NE NC...though would not be surprised to
see an ISOLD across the far NNW closer to the stronger upper
level system (late in the day). Models suggest a split in the
QPF...w/ highest across srn-SE VA and across NE NC. Highs 50-55F
N to m-u60s in NE NC.

Attention turns to developing/strengthening storm system late
Thu night into Sat off the NJ-srn New England coasts. Primary lo
pres transfer to the coastal system Thu night...then CAA ramps
up Fri w/ winds increasing/becoming very gusty. Other than lo
PoPs invof ern shore after Thu eve...Thu night-Sat expected to
dry though chilly. BUFKIT soundings suggest wind gusts Fri-early
Sat of 30-50 mph...potentially a bit higher near the coast as
the storm strengthens. Will be raising a High Wind Watch for
counties along the Bay and Ocean...beginning early Fri morning
then continuing through Sat morning-early Sat afternoon. Lows
Thu night around 40F NNW to the m40s SE. Highs Fri in the m-u40s
N and on the ern shore to the m50s in far SE VA-NE NC. Lows Fri
night in the l30s W to the u30s E. Highs Sat from the u40s-
l50s.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Sprawling/strong lo pres will continue to swirl between about
60-65W lon into Tue before drifting farther out to sea.
Meanwhile...sfc hi pres will be slow to build into the region
from the W-N late in the weekend-Mon. Mainly N winds will remain
gusty at the coast through Mon. Lo pres tracking into/through
the Great Lakes Mon night-Wed pushes a cold front across the
local area w/ possible SHRAs (esp Tue night). Otherwise...the
extended portion of the fcst will average seasonable...w/ most
highs in the l-m50s each day...lows mainly in the 30s.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
VFR conditions through about the initial half of the 18Z/28 TAF
forecast period as moisture is slow to spread into the region
from the WSW. SSW winds a little gusty to 20-25 kt as sfc hi
pres shifts slowly off the coast. Lowering CIGs after 03-09Z/01
to MVFR and eventually IFR (late tonight/Thu morning) as -RA
begins (lastly at SBY). Lo pres tracking to the ern Great Lakes
by Thu eve...pulls a warm front N to about the VA-NC border by
afternoon...then a cold front off the coast Thu eve. Lo prob for
tstms invof far SE VA-NE NC...mainly Thu eve. Strong lo pres
develops off the NJ and srn New England coasts beginning Fri and
will be slowly meandering S then SE over the weekend. Expected
generally VFR conditions...through NNW winds will be gusty to
30-45 kt. Winds slowly wane late in the weekend as sfc hi pres
builds into the region.

&&

.MARINE...
Will not be hoisting any headlines on this morning's fcst
issuance, as expect generally southerly winds 5-15 kt over the
waters today thru Thu, as high pressure slides out to sea and a
warm front lifts into and acrs the area. Waves will remain 1-2
ft, with seas 2-3 ft.

The attention then turns to intensifying/strong low pressure off
the srn New England coast, and drifting SE off the Mid Atlc
coast late Thu night into Sat night. Gale conditions will be
likely at least over the Ches Bay and coastal waters Fri into
much of Sat. As a result, SSW winds will quickly turn W Thu
night then NW on Fri, and rapidly increase. Expect sustained NW
winds of 30-35 kt across the coastal waters with gusts to up 45
kt, and 25-30 kt in the bay, with gusts up to 40 kt. Would not
be shocked to see some storm force gusts late Fri into Fri night
farther offshore. In addition, seas will rapidly build to 7-10
ft in the coastal waters Fri night and 4-6 ft in the bay. Seas
will build even higher for Sat thru Sun, as strong N winds
remain over the waters.

This low will be slow to move out, so although winds will gradually
turn more northerly by Sat, expect gale force conditions, at
least in gusts, to possibly continue thru Sat night. Winds will
slowly subside Sun night into Mon.

&&

.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...High Wind Watch from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon
     for MDZ021>025.
NC...High Wind Watch from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon
     for NCZ015>017-102.
VA...High Wind Watch from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon
     for VAZ075>078-084>086-095-097>100-523>525.
MARINE...Storm Watch from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon for
     ANZ650-652-654-656-658.
     Gale Warning from 7 AM Friday to 7 PM EST Saturday for ANZ633-
     634-650-652-654.
     Gale Warning from 7 AM Friday to 4 AM EST Sunday for ANZ656-
     658.
     Gale Warning from 7 AM Friday to 1 PM EST Saturday for
     ANZ635>638.
     Gale Warning from 7 AM Friday to 4 PM EST Saturday for
     ANZ630>632.

&&

SYNOPSIS...ALB/MPR
NEAR TERM...ALB
SHORT TERM...ALB
LONG TERM...ALB
AVIATION...ALB
MARINE...TMG
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 28, 3:23 AM EST, 11 hours 35 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
323 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2018

VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-509>525-010830-
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-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-
Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-
323 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

West-northwest winds will gust to between 25 to 35 mph Friday
as low pressure strengthens off the coast.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ025-VAZ099-100-010830-
Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton-
323 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, eastern
Virginia and southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

West-northwest winds will gust to between 35 to 45 mph Friday with
gusty winds continuing into Saturday as low pressure strengthens off
the coast. Additionally, large breaking waves could result in minor
beach erosion.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ021>024-NCZ017-VAZ095-097-010830-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Western Currituck-
Norfolk/Portsmouth-Chesapeake-
323 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Showers and possible thunderstorms will accompany a cold front
Thursday afternoon and evening across southeast Virginia. In
addition...West-northwest winds will gust to between 35 to 45 mph
Friday with gusty winds continuing into Saturday as low pressure
strengthens off the coast.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ102-VAZ098-010830-
Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-
323 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

West-northwest winds will gust to between 35 to 45 mph Friday with
gusty winds continuing into Saturday as Low pressure strengthens off
the coast. Additionally, large breaking waves could result in minor
beach erosion.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ012>016-030>032-VAZ092-093-096-010830-
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Bertie-Chowan-
Perquimans-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-
323 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Showers and possbile thunderstorms will accompany a cold front as it
crosses the area Thursday afternoon and evening.

.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 28, 2:45 PM ESTHigh Wind WatchAKQAccomack, Gloucester, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northampton and 9 more21 hr
Feb 28, 2:58 PM ESTStorm WatchAKQ19 hr
Feb 28, 4:10 PM ESTCoastal Flood WatchAKQAccomack, Northampton, City of Hampton, City of Virginia Beach46 hr

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Sources

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