Alert archive / Virginia / Gale Warnings in 2021
Gale Warning 10, NWS Wakefield, VA
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. && $$ ANZ650-091400- /O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0010.210709T0611Z-210709T1400Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- 211 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 8:07 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | City of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Virginia Beach | 23 min |
| Jul 8, 8:25 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | City of Virginia Beach | 35 min |
| Jul 8, 8:27 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 33 min | |
| Jul 8, 8:37 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 83 min | |
| Jul 8, 8:37 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Charles City, James City, Prince George, Southampton, Surry, Sussex and 1 more | 38 min |
| Jul 8, 8:49 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Charles City, Henrico, James City, King William, New Kent, Prince George | 5 hr |
| Jul 8, 9:00 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 45 min | |
| Jul 8, 9:42 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex and 3 more | 4 hr |
| Jul 8, 10:29 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 76 min | |
| Jul 8, 11:43 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 77 min | |
| Jul 9, 1:14 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | AKQ | Brunswick | 34 hr |
| Jul 9, 4:12 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | AKQ | 11 hr | |
| Jul 9, 1:38 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | AKQ | Charles City, New Kent | 17 hr |
| Jul 9, 1:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Mecklenburg | 40 min |
| Jul 9, 2:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Brunswick | 44 min |
| Jul 9, 2:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Dinwiddie | 44 min |
| Jul 9, 3:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Dinwiddie, Sussex | 48 min |
| Jul 9, 3:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Greensville, Southampton, City of Emporia | 48 min |
| Jul 9, 3:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Southampton | 42 min |
| Jul 9, 4:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Newport News | 51 min |
| Jul 9, 4:10 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 25 min | |
| Jul 9, 4:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Isle of Wight, City of Franklin, City of Portsmouth, City of Suffolk | 57 min |
| Jul 9, 5:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Caroline | 44 min |
| Jul 9, 5:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Chesapeake, City of Portsmouth | 61 min |
| Jul 9, 6:19 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 56 min | |
| Jul 9, 6:22 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Virginia Beach | 53 min |
| Jul 9, 6:23 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 67 min | |
| Jul 8, 11:37 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico | 3 hr |
| Jul 8, 11:48 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Wicomico, Worcester | 27 min |
| Jul 9, 12:02 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester | 3 hr |
| Jul 9, 12:04 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Worcester | 26 min |
| Jul 9, 12:05 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Wicomico | 25 min |
| Jul 9, 12:25 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Dorchester | 3 hr |
| Jul 9, 6:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Dorchester | 50 min |
| Jul 9, 7:07 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Dorchester | 38 min |
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