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Gale Warning 10, NWS Wakefield, VA

July 9, 2021

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this gale warning at Jul 9, 2021, 2:11 AM EDT. It was in force for 5 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 9, 2021, 2:11 AM EDT (06:11 UTC)
Expired
Jul 9, 2021, 6:51 AM EDT
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA

The text

As transmitted.

556 
WHUS71 KAKQ 090611
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
211 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

ANZ635>638-090900-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.210709T0611Z-210709T0900Z/
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-
211 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 
  to 3 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-634-091100-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.210709T0611Z-210709T1100Z/
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-
211 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 
  to 5 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-090900-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.210709T0611Z-210709T0900Z/
Currituck Sound-
211 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
  around 2 ft.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ652-654-091100-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.210709T0611Z-210709T1100Z/
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
211 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7
  to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-091100-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.210709T0611Z-210709T1100Z/
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-
211 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 8 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 EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-091400-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.210709T0611Z-210709T1400Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
211 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7
  to 10 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
796 
WHUS71 KAKQ 090812
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
412 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

ANZ656-658-091400-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210709T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0070.210709T0812Z-210709T1400Z/
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-
412 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 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 10 AM EDT 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>632-634-091400-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210709T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0070.210709T0812Z-210709T1400Z/
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-
412 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 
  to 4 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-091100-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210709T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0070.210709T0812Z-210709T1100Z/
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-
412 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 
  to 3 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-091100-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210709T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0070.210709T0812Z-210709T1100Z/
Currituck Sound-
412 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  waves 2 ft.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-091400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210709T1400Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
412 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7
  to 10 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ652-654-091100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210709T1100Z/
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
412 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6
  to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
487 
WHUS71 KAKQ 091051
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
651 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

ANZ650-091900-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210709T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-210709T2000Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
651 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ652-654-091700-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210709T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-210709T1700Z/
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
651 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-635>638-091200-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-210709T1100Z/
Currituck Sound-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-
651 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

ANZ656-658-091400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-210709T1400Z/
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-
651 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt and seas 3 to 5 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 10 AM EDT 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>632-634-091400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-210709T1400Z/
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-
651 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 
  2 to 4 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 10 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 8, 8:07 PM EDTTornado WarningAKQCity of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Virginia Beach23 min
Jul 8, 8:25 PM EDTTornado WarningAKQCity of Virginia Beach35 min
Jul 8, 8:27 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ33 min
Jul 8, 8:37 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ83 min
Jul 8, 8:37 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCharles City, James City, Prince George, Southampton, Surry, Sussex and 1 more38 min
Jul 8, 8:49 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningAKQCharles City, Henrico, James City, King William, New Kent, Prince George5 hr
Jul 8, 9:00 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ45 min
Jul 8, 9:42 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQEssex, Gloucester, King and Queen, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex and 3 more4 hr
Jul 8, 10:29 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ76 min
Jul 8, 11:43 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ77 min
Jul 9, 1:14 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningAKQBrunswick34 hr
Jul 9, 4:12 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAKQ11 hr
Jul 9, 1:38 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningAKQCharles City, New Kent17 hr
Jul 9, 1:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQMecklenburg40 min
Jul 9, 2:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQBrunswick44 min
Jul 9, 2:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQDinwiddie44 min
Jul 9, 3:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQDinwiddie, Sussex48 min
Jul 9, 3:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQGreensville, Southampton, City of Emporia48 min
Jul 9, 3:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQSouthampton42 min
Jul 9, 4:09 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Newport News51 min
Jul 9, 4:10 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ25 min
Jul 9, 4:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQIsle of Wight, City of Franklin, City of Portsmouth, City of Suffolk57 min
Jul 9, 5:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCaroline44 min
Jul 9, 5:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Chesapeake, City of Portsmouth61 min
Jul 9, 6:19 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ56 min
Jul 9, 6:22 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Virginia Beach53 min
Jul 9, 6:23 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ67 min
Jul 8, 11:37 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQDorchester, Somerset, Wicomico3 hr
Jul 8, 11:48 PM EDTTornado WarningAKQWicomico, Worcester27 min
Jul 9, 12:02 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQDorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester3 hr
Jul 9, 12:04 AM EDTTornado WarningAKQWorcester26 min
Jul 9, 12:05 AM EDTTornado WarningAKQWicomico25 min
Jul 9, 12:25 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningAKQDorchester3 hr
Jul 9, 6:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQDorchester50 min
Jul 9, 7:07 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQDorchester38 min

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Sources

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