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Storm Warning 3, NWS Wakefield, VA

December 24, 2020

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this storm warning at Dec 24, 2020, 10:07 AM EST. It was in force for 17 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 24, 2020, 10:07 AM EST (15:07 UTC)
Expired
Dec 25, 2020, 3:16 AM EST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA

The text

As transmitted.

098 
WHUS71 KAKQ 241507
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1007 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

ANZ650-652-242315-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0003.201224T1507Z-201225T0900Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
1007 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague 
  VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore 
  Island VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-242315-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T1200Z/
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-
1007 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- 
  North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC 
  VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ654-242315-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
1007 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles 
  Light VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ633-242315-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T1200Z/
Currituck Sound-
1007 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves
  2 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-634-242315-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
1007 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves
  3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA 
  including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Chesapeake Bay 
  from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA, Chesapeake Bay from 
  Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from 
  Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ638-242315-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
1007 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
  2 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads 
  Bridge-Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ635>637-242315-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T0600Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
1007 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
  2 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...York River, James River from Jamestown to the James 
  River Bridge and Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill 
  Point.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

Butner
5 follow-up statements
689 
WHUS71 KAKQ 241733
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1233 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

ANZ656-658-250145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T1200Z/
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-
1233 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- 
  North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC 
  VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ654-250145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
1233 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles 
  Light VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ633-250145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T1200Z/
Currituck Sound-
1233 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-634-250145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
1233 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA 
  including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Chesapeake Bay 
  from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA, Chesapeake Bay from 
  Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from 
  Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ638-250145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
1233 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads 
  Bridge-Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ635>637-250145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T0600Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
1233 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...York River, James River from Jamestown to the James 
  River Bridge and Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill 
  Point.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-250145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
1233 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague 
  VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore 
  Island VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
428 
WHUS71 KAKQ 242030
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
330 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

ANZ656-658-250430-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T1200Z/
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-
330 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- 
  North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC 
  VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ654-250430-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
330 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles 
  Light VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ633-250430-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T1200Z/
Currituck Sound-
330 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-634-250430-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
330 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA 
  including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Chesapeake Bay 
  from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA, Chesapeake Bay from 
  Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from 
  Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ638-250430-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
330 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads 
  Bridge-Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ635>637-250430-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T0600Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
330 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...York River, James River from Jamestown to the James 
  River Bridge and Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill 
  Point.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-250430-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
330 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague 
  VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore 
  Island VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
526 
WHUS71 KAKQ 250130
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
830 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

ANZ654-250930-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KAKQ.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
830 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles 
  Light VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-250930-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KAKQ.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
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-
830 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- 
  North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC 
  VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ634-250900-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
/O.EXA.KAKQ.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
830 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves
  5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA 
  including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ633-250930-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KAKQ.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
Currituck Sound-
830 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves
  2 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-250930-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T1000Z/
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-
830 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek 
  VA, Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and 
  Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ638-250900-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
830 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves
  2 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads 
  Bridge-Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ635>637-250600-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T0600Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
830 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
  2 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...York River, James River from Jamestown to the James 
  River Bridge and Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill 
  Point.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-250900-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
830 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague 
  VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore 
  Island VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
496 
WHUS71 KAKQ 250558
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1258 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

ANZ635>637-250900-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0122.201225T0600Z-201225T0900Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
1258 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, 
  York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River 
  Bridge.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-251000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T1000Z/
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-
1258 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek 
  VA, Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and 
  Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ638-250900-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
1258 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves around 3 ft.

* WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads 
  Bridge-Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-250900-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
1258 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague 
  VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore 
  Island VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ654-656-658-250900-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
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-
1258 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 ft.

* WHERE...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 and Coastal waters 
  from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ633-634-250900-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
Currituck Sound-
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
1258 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA 
  including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
891 
WHUS71 KAKQ 250816
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
316 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

ANZ654-656-658-251500-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0030.201225T0816Z-201225T1500Z/
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-
316 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 ft.

* WHERE...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 and Coastal waters 
  from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-251500-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0030.201225T0816Z-201225T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
316 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague 
  VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore 
  Island VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-251630-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0122.000000T0000Z-201226T0600Z/
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-
316 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  2 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, 
  Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA and 
  Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ638-251630-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0122.000000T0000Z-201226T0600Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
316 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads 
  Bridge-Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ634-251630-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0122.000000T0000Z-201226T0600Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
316 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA 
  including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ633-251630-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201225T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0122.000000T0000Z-201226T0600Z/
Currituck Sound-
316 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  1 to 2 ft.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ635>637-251630-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0122.000000T0000Z-201226T0000Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
316 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 
  1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...York River, James River from Jamestown to the James 
  River Bridge and Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill 
  Point.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this storm 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 storm warning went out at Dec 24, 6:29 AM EST, 3 hours 38 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 24, 6:29 AM EST, 3 hours 38 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
629 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
A strong cold front approaches from the west today then crosses
the area this evening into the early morning hours of Christmas
Day. Cold high pressure settles over the region for this
weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
As of 240 AM EST Thursday...

A strong cold front extends from the central OH Valley SSW to
the wrn gulf region attm. Clouds continuing to thicken through
this morning as that front heads E. SHRAs will begin to reach at
least to the I 95 corridor this morning while coastal locations
have VRB clouds and remain mainly dry. Models have trended a bit
slower w/ the front crossing the mtns today and that may mean
that areas near the coast will remain generally rain free while
SHRAs increase in coverage farther W/inland. At the same
time...SSE winds will be increasing and becoming gusty (highest
near the coast). Will be keeping FFA (Flash Flood Watch) and
wind advisory in place w/ the same start times as before. Highs
in the l-m60s...u60s-around 70F in SE VA-NE NC.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM FRIDAY/...
As of 620 AM EST Thursday...

Continued gusty S winds and increasing moisture this evening as the
cold front reaches the FA (initially over the Piedmont). SPC has
MRGL-SLGT Risk svr along and E of I-95...w/ a area of Enhanced Risk
for svr for SE VA-NE NC. Climo suggests the sfc warm front (and
true warm sector) will have difficulty surging too far N (and
inland) (likely limiting instability) despite strong speed shear
(winds above 975-950 mb aoa 50-60kt) and sfc dew points
reaching the u50s-m60s. Most models show this by keeping higher
theta-E and sfc based CAPE from spreading too far N from the
immediate coastal Carolinas. Any svr threat would be maximized
in the evening hours just ahead of the front. Any deeper
convection may be able to tap higher speeds above the sfc.
Narrow...gusty bowing line of low- topped convection more
favored which may produce brief damaging wind gusts and/or a
quick spinup tornado. However...as has been the case w/ the past
few events...expected sfc lo pres track (too far
inland/WNW)...and climo are not optimal for (widespread) svr in
the local area. Will keep mention of T in far SE VA-NE NC.
Locally heavy rainfall is poss. Highest total QPF expected W of
I 95 and potentially right near the coast.

Outside of any convective element...S winds will be gusty to 25-35
mph inland...35-45 mph at the coast ahead of the front this evening
(into early Christmas morning)...then become SW and not quite as
gusty.

Little or no chance for snowflakes at the end of the event as
sharply cold air arrive late. PoPs drop off W-E after midnight.
Lows around 30F well inland to l40s at the coast.

Much colder Christmas Day with thicknesses/850 mb temps
crashing late morning into Fri night. Highs for the day likely
occur in the morning...from the m30s-m40s. Wind chills from the
20s-m30s most of the day. Upper trough swinging through the
region will result in VRB clouds-partly cloudy conditions and a
few flurries may fly across the N or NE.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 240 AM EST Thursday...

Upper trough will cross the eastern third of the area Christmas
night, with the mean upper flow trending back towards weak ridging/
quasi-zonal flow in its wake for the weekend. Thus, expecting a dry
weekend on developing return flow that will moderate our
temperatures rather quickly early in the period, with cooler temps
returning for late in the period.

Models have backed off with early week system, with a dry
frontal passage Mon/Tue. Cold ~1040mb high pressure builds into
the region for the middle of next week, with high temperatures
trending back down into the 40s for the middle of next week,
with early morning lows back into the 20s to around 30. Next
rain chances look to arrive by the middle of the week into New
Years Eve/next Thu.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 615 AM EST Thursday...

VFR conditions through midday then SHRAs and flight restrictions
are expected this afternoon through this evening ahead of/accompanying
a strong cold front crossing the region. S will become gusty to 25-40
kt...highest near the coast. An enhanced narrow band of SHRAs/poss
ISOLD T cannot be ruled out this evening...esp over SE VA-NE NC.
Also...40-55 kt of low level wind shear this afternoon/evening.
Drying out by Fri morning w/ gusty west winds. VFR conditions
are expected this weekend.

&&

.MARINE...
As of 350 AM EST Thursday...

Morning surface analysis shows 988mb low pressure centered over the
UP of Michigan with a trailing cold front extending southward all
the way to the central Gulf Coast. Southeasterly winds have begun to
increase across the waters this morning well ahead of the front
with observations registering 10-15 kt and a few gusts above 20
kt noted at elevated sensors. Waves in the bay are 1-2 ft with
2-3 ft at the mouth of the bay. Offshore, seas range from 2-4
ft.

Forecast is on track with SSE flow gradually ramping up through the
morning. Winds will average 20-25 kt by mid to late morning. Given
the fast ramp up, opted to begin Gale Warnings at 12z this morning
to cover the deteriorating conditions. Despite somewhat
lower/marginal forecast winds, have included the upper James, York,
and Rappahannock rivers in the Gale Warning for simplicity and
uniform messaging. Model guidance continues to show impressive winds
75-85 kt at 950mb this afternoon and tonight with substantial
pressure falls of 8-12mb/6hrs ahead of the cold front. Forecast
soundings over the water continue to show a robust inversion just
off the surface that should help to limit mixing and downward
momentum transfer, however, any mechanical mixing associated with
heavier rainfall/convection will likely be able to pierce the
thin/stable marine layer and mix stronger winds to the surface.
Sustained winds increase to 30-35 kt in the bay and 30-40 kt for
coastal waters after 00z this evening. Gusts will reach 35-40 knots
in the bay and 40 to nearly 50 kt offshore, especially north of Cape
Charles Light. Waves increase to 4-6 ft with 5-7 ft near the mouth
of the bay. Offshore, seas rapidly build today into tonight to 8-12
ft S and as high as 12-15 ft N with sustained strong SE winds. In
addition, CAMs show the potential for multiple rounds of convection
crossing the waters after 00z tonight. The first, associated with
warm advection on the nose of the LLJ will likely be more cellular
in nature while the second area along the actual cold front will
feature a linear morphology with associated increased potential
for strong winds. Any threat for storm-force winds will likely
accompany these deeper convective elements and will be handled
with Special Marine Warnings where necessary. Conditions will
improve behind the cold front/convective line with winds turning
westerly 20-25 kt after sunrise Friday morning. SCA conditions
will continue through much of the day Friday into Friday night
with a W wind around 15 to 25 kt. Seas remain elevated above 5
feet into Saturday evening. Calmer conditions return by Sunday
into early next week with high pressure returning to the area.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
One to two inches of rain will lead to significant rises on area
rivers, with most significant rises on the James and Appomattox
basins. A Flash Flood Watch has been issued, largely for heavy
rain potential and wet ground over inland counties. But numerous
river points will reach action stage with minor flooding
possible. timing for river flooding would be later Christmas
Day into the upcoming weekend.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 350 AM EST Thursday...

Nuisance to low end minor coastal flooding will be possible in
the northern Bay and along the Currituck Sound with high tide
cycle Thu night into Christmas morning. High Surf Advisories
continue for zones along the Atlantic coast from late Thu aftn
into Fri Morning given high confidence for at least 8 ft seas
nearshore.

&&

.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...Wind Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EST Friday for
     MDZ021>025.
     High Surf Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST
     Friday for MDZ025.
NC...Wind Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EST Friday for
     NCZ017-102.
     High Surf Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Friday
     for NCZ102.
VA...Flash Flood Watch from noon EST today through this evening for
     VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075-076-079>083-509>522.
     Wind Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EST Friday for
     VAZ095-098>100.
     High Surf Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Friday
     for VAZ098.
     High Surf Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST
     Friday for VAZ099-100.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 10 AM EST Friday for ANZ650-652-654.
     Gale Warning until 7 AM EST Friday for ANZ633-656-658.
     Gale Warning until 1 AM EST Friday for ANZ635>637.
     Gale Warning until 4 AM EST Friday for ANZ630>632-634-638.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MAM
NEAR TERM...ALB
SHORT TERM...ALB
LONG TERM...MAM
AVIATION...ALB
MARINE...RHR
HYDROLOGY...
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 24, 4:06 AM EST, 6 hours 1 minute before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
406 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075-076-079>083-509>522-250915-
Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-
Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-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-
406 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON EST TODAY THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Flash Flood Watch.

Additionally, south winds will become gusty to 25 to 35 mph ahead of
a cold front this afternoon and this evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ012-VAZ087>090-092-093-250915-
Northampton-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-
Isle of Wight-
406 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

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.

Widespread showers will accompany a strong cold front crossing the
region this afternoon and this evening. South winds will become
gusty to 25 to 35 mph ahead of the front. Periods of heavy rainfall
are possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ025-VAZ099-100-250915-
Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton-
406 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   High Surf Advisory.
   Wind Advisory.

Widespread showers will accompany a strong cold front crossing the
region tonight. Periods of heavy rainfall are possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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

   High Surf Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ021>024-250915-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-
406 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Wind Advisory.

Widespread showers will accompany a strong cold front crossing the
region tonight. Periods of heavy rainfall are possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ017-VAZ095-250915-
Western Currituck-Norfolk/Portsmouth-
406 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Widespread showers and possible isolated thunderstorms will
accompany a strong cold front crossing the region this evening.

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

   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ102-VAZ098-250915-
Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-
406 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   High Surf Advisory.
   Wind Advisory.

Widespread showers and possible isolated thunderstorms will
accompany a strong cold front crossing the region this evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ013>016-030>032-VAZ096-097-250915-
Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Suffolk-
Chesapeake-
406 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Widespread showers and possible isolated thunderstorms will
accompany a strong cold front crossing the region this evening.
South winds will become gusty to 35 to 45 mph ahead of the front.
Periods of heavy rainfall are possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ077-078-084>086-523>525-250915-
Northumberland-Lancaster-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-York-
Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
406 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Widespread showers will accompany a strong cold front crossing the
region this afternoon and this evening. South winds will become
gusty to 25 to 35 mph ahead of the front. Periods of heavy rainfall
are possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 23, 10:49 PM ESTHigh Surf AdvisoryAKQAccomack, Northampton, City of Virginia Beach37 hr
Dec 24, 1:19 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQLunenburg, Mecklenburg41 min
Dec 24, 3:01 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryAKQCity of Virginia Beach22 hr
Dec 24, 3:07 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCaroline, Chesterfield, Hanover, City of Richmond53 min
Dec 24, 3:08 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQDinwiddie, Greensville, City of Emporia37 min
Dec 24, 3:28 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQCaroline, Hanover, Henrico32 min
Dec 24, 3:40 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQGreensville, Henrico, Prince George, Sussex, City of Colonial Heights, City of Emporia and 2 more50 min
Dec 24, 3:41 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningAKQFluvanna30 hr
Dec 24, 3:41 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningAKQBrunswick69 hr
Dec 24, 3:54 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQChesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, City of Richmond3 hr
Dec 24, 3:59 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCaroline, Hanover, King William, City of Richmond46 min
Dec 24, 4:30 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCharles City, New Kent, Prince George, Surry45 min
Dec 24, 4:32 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQSouthampton, Sussex, City of Franklin43 min
Dec 24, 4:41 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQEssex, King and Queen, King William, Richmond, Westmoreland49 min
Dec 24, 5:02 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningAKQAmelia, Cumberland, Prince Edward37 hr
Dec 24, 5:13 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQGloucester, James City, Surry, City of Williamsburg62 min
Dec 24, 6:20 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningAKQLunenburg11 hr
Dec 24, 6:22 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningAKQMecklenburg22 hr
Dec 24, 6:37 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQGreensville, Isle of Wight, Southampton, Surry, Sussex, City of Emporia and 2 more3 hr
Dec 24, 6:42 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQCharles City, James City, York, City of Newport News, City of Williamsburg66 min
Dec 24, 3:43 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQNorthampton47 min
Dec 24, 4:36 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQNorthampton24 min
Dec 24, 5:15 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementAKQHertford30 min

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Storm Warnings in Virginia, 2020Every storm warning in 2020

Sources

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