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Gale Warning 18, NWS Wakefield, VA

December 21, 2021

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this gale warning at Dec 21, 2021, 3:17 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 22, 2021, 6:00 AM EST. It was in force for 13 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 21, 2021, 3:17 PM EST (20:17 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 22, 2021, 6:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 22, 2021, 7:29 PM EST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA

The text

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405 
WHUS71 KAKQ 212017
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
317 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

ANZ630-220430-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.211222T1200Z-211223T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0018.211222T1100Z-211222T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
317 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 3 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-220430-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.211222T1200Z-211223T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0018.211222T1100Z-211223T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
317 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague 
  VA out 20 nm, 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...From 6 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ635>638-220430-
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.211222T1100Z-211223T0900Z/
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-
317 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

* 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...From 6 AM Wednesday to 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ658-220430-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.211221T2017Z-211223T1100Z/
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
317 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 kt, becoming northwest 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 
  ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ632-634-220430-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.211222T0600Z-211223T1100Z/
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-
317 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North/northwest winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming northwest and
  increasing to 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to
  4 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-220430-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.211222T0600Z-211223T1100Z/
Currituck Sound-
317 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 2 ft expected.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ631-220430-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.211222T1100Z-211223T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
317 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point 
  Comfort VA.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ656-220430-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.211222T0600Z-211223T1100Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
317 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM WEDNESDAY TO
6 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- 
  North Carolina border out to 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
563 
WHUS71 KAKQ 220303
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1003 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

ANZ650-652-654-221115-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0018.211222T1100Z-211223T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
1003 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague 
  VA out 20 nm, 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...From 6 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630-221115-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0018.211222T1100Z-211222T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
1003 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 3 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ658-221115-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1100Z/
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
1003 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 kt, becoming northwest 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 
  ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ632-634-221115-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.211222T0600Z-211223T1100Z/
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-
1003 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

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

* WHAT...North/northwest winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming northwest and
  increasing to 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to
  4 ft.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-221115-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.211222T0600Z-211223T1100Z/
Currituck Sound-
1003 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  waves 1 to 2 ft.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ631-221115-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.211222T1100Z-211223T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
1003 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO
6 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 2 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point 
  Comfort VA.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EST Thursday.

* 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>638-221115-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.211222T1100Z-211223T0900Z/
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-
1003 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO
4 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest 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...From 6 AM Wednesday to 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ656-221115-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.211222T0600Z-211223T1100Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
1003 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- 
  North Carolina border out to 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
835 
WHUS71 KAKQ 220503
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1203 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

ANZ650-652-654-221315-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0018.211222T1100Z-211223T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
1203 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague 
  VA out 20 nm, 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...From 6 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630-221315-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0018.211222T1100Z-211222T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
1203 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 3 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ632-634-221315-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.211222T0503Z-211223T1100Z/
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-
1203 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

* WHAT...North/northwest winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming northwest 
  and increasing to 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  2 to 4 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-221315-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.211222T0503Z-211223T1100Z/
Currituck Sound-
1203 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 2 ft.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ631-221315-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.211222T0503Z-211223T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
1203 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point 
  Comfort VA.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ656-221315-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.211222T0503Z-211223T1100Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
1203 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- 
  North Carolina border out to 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ658-221315-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1100Z/
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
1203 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 kt, becoming northwest 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 
  ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Thursday.

* 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>638-221315-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.211222T1100Z-211223T0900Z/
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-
1203 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest 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...From 6 AM Wednesday to 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
525 
WHUS71 KAKQ 220829
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
329 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

ANZ630-221630-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0018.211222T1100Z-211223T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
329 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-221630-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0018.211222T1100Z-211223T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
329 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles 
  Light VA out 20 nm, 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 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-221630-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1800Z/
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-
329 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North 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 1 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ632-634-221630-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
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-
329 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-221630-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
Currituck Sound-
329 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ631-221630-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
329 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point 
  Comfort VA.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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>638-221630-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.211222T1100Z-211223T0900Z/
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-
329 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
994 
WHUS71 KAKQ 221131
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
631 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

ANZ650-652-654-221945-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211223T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
631 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles 
  Light VA out 20 nm, 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 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630-221945-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
631 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-221945-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1800Z/
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-
631 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North 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 1 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ632-634-221945-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
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-
631 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-221945-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
Currituck Sound-
631 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ631-221945-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
631 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point 
  Comfort VA.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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>638-221945-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T0900Z/
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-
631 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
933 
WHUS71 KAKQ 221450
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
950 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

ANZ650-652-654-222300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211223T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
950 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles 
  Light VA out 20 nm, 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 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630-222300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
950 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-222300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1800Z/
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-
950 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North 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 1 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ632-634-222300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
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-
950 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-222300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
Currituck Sound-
950 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ631-222300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
950 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point 
  Comfort VA.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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>638-222300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T0900Z/
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-
950 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
794 
WHUS71 KAKQ 221742
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1242 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

ANZ650-652-654-230145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211223T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
1242 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles 
  Light VA out 20 nm, 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 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ630-230000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
1242 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-230145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1800Z/
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-
1242 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 
  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 1 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ632-634-230145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
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-
1242 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 2 to 4 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-230145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
Currituck Sound-
1242 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 2 ft.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ631-230145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
1242 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 2 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point 
  Comfort VA.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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>638-230145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T0900Z/
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-
1242 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
471 
WHUS71 KAKQ 222025
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
325 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

ANZ630-230430-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T0900Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
325 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ652-654-230430-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211223T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
325 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 4 to 6 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 EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ650-230300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211223T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
325 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 5 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ631-230430-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T0900Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
325 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point 
  Comfort VA.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

* 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>638-230430-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T0600Z/
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-
325 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest 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, Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill 
  Point and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads 
  Bridge- Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-230430-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1800Z/
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-
325 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 
  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 1 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ632-634-230430-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
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-
325 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-230430-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
Currituck Sound-
325 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 2 ft.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
540 
WHUS71 KAKQ 230029
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
729 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

ANZ650-230830-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211223T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
729 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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>638-230130-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T0600Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
729 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

ANZ656-658-230830-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1400Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
729 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4
  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 9 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ632-634-230830-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
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-
729 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest 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 and Chesapeake Bay 
  from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-230830-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
Currituck Sound-
729 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ630-631-230830-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T0900Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
729 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ652-654-230830-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
729 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 5 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 EST Thursday.

* 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
Dec 21, 3:27 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryAKQ58 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in Virginia, 2021Every gale warning in 2021

Sources

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