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Gale Watch 8, NWS Wakefield, VA

October 25, 2021

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this gale watch at Oct 25, 2021, 3:03 AM EDT. It took effect at Oct 26, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for .

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Issued
Oct 25, 2021, 3:03 AM EDT (07:03 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 26, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT
Expired
Oct 25, 2021, 3:29 PM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA

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590 
WHUS71 KAKQ 250703
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
303 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

ANZ630-251515-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-211025T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0008.211026T1600Z-211027T1000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
303 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ658-251515-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0106.211026T1000Z-211027T2200Z/
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
303 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 6 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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>638-251515-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0106.211026T1000Z-211027T1600Z/
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-
303 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO NOON EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 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 Tuesday to noon EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-251515-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0106.211026T1000Z-211027T1600Z/
Currituck Sound-
303 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO NOON EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to noon EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-656-251515-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0008.211026T1600Z-211027T1000Z/
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-Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
303 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ631-632-634-251515-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0008.211026T1600Z-211027T1000Z/
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-
303 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 3 to 5 ft possible.

* WHERE...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...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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003 
WHUS71 KAKQ 250704
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
304 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

ANZ658-251515-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0106.211026T1000Z-211027T2200Z/
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
304 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 6 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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>638-251515-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0106.211026T1000Z-211027T1600Z/
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-
304 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 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...From 6 AM Tuesday to noon EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-251515-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0106.211026T1000Z-211027T1600Z/
Currituck Sound-
304 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to noon EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-656-251515-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0008.211026T1600Z-211027T1000Z/
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-Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
304 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft possible.

* 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, 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...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-634-251515-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0008.211026T1600Z-211027T1000Z/
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-
304 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 3 to 5 ft possible.

* 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...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
456 
WHUS71 KAKQ 251107
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
707 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

ANZ658-251915-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0106.211026T1000Z-211027T2200Z/
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
707 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 6 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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>638-251915-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0106.211026T1000Z-211027T1600Z/
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-
707 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 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...From 6 AM Tuesday to noon EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-251915-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0106.211026T1000Z-211027T1600Z/
Currituck Sound-
707 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to noon EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-656-251915-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0008.211026T1600Z-211027T1000Z/
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-Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
707 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft possible.

* 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, 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...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-634-251915-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0008.211026T1600Z-211027T1000Z/
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-
707 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 3 to 5 ft possible.

* 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...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
367 
WHUS71 KAKQ 251636
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1236 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

ANZ658-260045-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0106.211026T1000Z-211027T2200Z/
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
1236 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 6 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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>638-260045-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0106.211026T1000Z-211027T1600Z/
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-
1236 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 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...From 6 AM Tuesday to noon EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ633-260045-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0106.211026T1000Z-211027T1600Z/
Currituck Sound-
1236 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to noon EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-656-260045-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0008.211026T1600Z-211027T1000Z/
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-Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
1236 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft possible.

* 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, 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...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ630>632-634-260045-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0008.211026T1600Z-211027T1000Z/
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-
1236 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 3 to 5 ft possible.

* 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...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
009 
WHUS71 KAKQ 251929
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
329 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

ANZ658-260330-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.SC.Y.0106.211026T1000Z-211027T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0012.211026T1600Z-211027T1300Z/
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
329 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 9 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 9 AM EDT 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>632-634-260330-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0008.211026T1600Z-211027T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0012.211026T1600Z-211027T1100Z/
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-
329 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 7 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* 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...From noon Tuesday to 7 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ650-652-654-260330-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0008.211026T1600Z-211027T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0012.211026T1600Z-211027T1600Z/
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 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO NOON EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 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 noon Tuesday to noon EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ656-260330-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0008.211026T1600Z-211027T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0012.211026T1600Z-211027T1300Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
329 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 9 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 9 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ633-260330-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0106.211026T1000Z-211027T2100Z/
Currituck Sound-
329 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 5 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 2 ft expected.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 5 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ638-260330-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0106.211026T1000Z-211027T2100Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
329 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 5 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. A few
  gusts to 35 knots will be possible at elevated sites Tuesday
  evening into Wednesday morning. Waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 5 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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>637-260330-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0106.211026T1000Z-211027T1600Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
329 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to noon EDT Wednesday.

* 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 gale watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wakefield, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale watch went out at Oct 25, 2:55 AM EDT, 8 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 25, 2:55 AM EDT, 8 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
255 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure will track northeast just off the Southeast and Mid
Atlantic coast today into tonight. Meanwhile, a cold front will
approach from the west during today, then crosses the area late
tonight into early Tuesday morning. High pressure will gradually
build into the region from the west Tuesday and Wednesday, as
low pressure strengthens off the southern New England coast.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING/...
As of 930 PM EDT Sunday...

Late evening wx analysis shows strong low pressure near the
MO/IA/IL border, with a trailing cold front extending SSW to nrn
TX. The low continues to push eastward. There is a shortwave
aloft over GA that is producing showers and a few tstms over
portions of GA and nrn FL. Skies are mostly clear across the
local area with the warm front to our north. However, BKN high
clouds will quickly move into the area overnight in advance of
the shortwave approaching from the SW. Temperatures have fallen
into the upper 50s to mid 60s in most areas, and may fall a few
degrees more before leveling off later tonight. It should
remain dry through the night with increasing clouds. Lows in the
mid 50s to low 60s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 300 PM EDT Sunday...

Mon starts off dry. Moisture then increases from both the se and
west. First, expect shwrs to dvlp across ne NC arnd noon as a
coastal low dvlps over the Gulf Stream. Second, shwrs will increase
across the Piedmont after 18Z ahead of the apprchg cold front.
Although a rumble or two of thunder is psbl, any significant tstrm
threat appears to hold off until the eve hrs. Thus, chc aftrn PoPs
with the highest PoP across the west aftr 21Z. Highs 75-80.

SPC conts to show the entire fa in a svr tstm risk Mon nite as the
cold front crosses the area. SLGHT risk west of the Ches Bay, MRGNL
along the coast. Main threat will be damaging wind gusts.

High res models more bullish and a smidgin faster with the event
than the general models are. While sct shwrs/tstms will track nne
along the coast during the eve assctd with the dvlpng coastal low, a
more impressive line of convection is progged to cross the mts late
Mon aftrn, reaching the western most AKQ zones arnd 22Z. This is the
line where the svr threat exists, but remain cautious given the
different model outputs. This line moves east across the Piedmont
and coastal plain thru 03Z, then pushes east towards the coast while
weakening thru 06Z. Timing wise for any svr threat will be Mon eve.
In addition, lclly heavy downpours are psbl given the incrg PW's
ahead of the front. No significant flooding is expected given the
progressive nature of the systm but some minor issues are psbl.
Highest PoPs (cat/likely) Mon eve will taper off to chc PoPs aftr
midnite. Lows 55-60.

Tue/Wed look somewhat unsettled along the coast as the models
continue to struggle on what to do with the energy pushing off the
coast Mon nite. Some want to dvlp a secondary (weaker) low along the
Delmarva Tue while others want to merge the energy into the coastal
low, resulting in rapid cyclogenesis off the Mid Atlntc coast
Tue morn (ECMWF has a 971 mb low) off the srn New England coast
Tue nite. These differences continue wrt the track and strength
as it is progged to get kicked farther offshore Wed. Stay tuned.

Upshot for the AKQ local area will show wrap arnd shwrs from the
Ches Bay and coastal areas Tue/Tue night shifting offshore to the
coastal waters Wed. Main concern will be breezy to windy conditions
(at times) along the coast. Otw, dry inland under fair to pt cldy
skies, mstly cldy along the coast. Highs both Tue/Wed 65-70. Lows
Tue nite mid 40s-lwr 50s.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 300 PM EDT Sunday...

The unsettled pattern conts but this time from the west. Large upr
lvl low across the Tenn valley Thurs is progged to slowly spin nne
across the region Fri and into New England next weekend. Given the
model differences wrt both track and moisture impulses rotating arnd
the main low, will keep chc PoPs each period starting Thu aftrn thru
Sat, although there will be dry periods thru this time frame as well.
Drying out Sun. Highs each day 65-70. Lows mid 40s-lwr 50s.

&&

.AVIATION /07Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 235 AM EDT Monday...

VFR conditions will prevail at the TAF sites through this aftn,
then will gradually deteriorate to MVFR and IFR this evening
into tonight, as the combination of low pressure moving NE off
the SE and Mid Atlc coast and a cold front moving into the area,
provide showers and sctd tstms. Southerly winds become gusty
(to ~20kt) during today. Sctd showers will continue behind the
boundary Tue morning, esply ENE areas.

Outlook...Sctd showers will then become confined mainly to the
Lower MD and VA ern shore Tue aftn into early Wed morning, as
low pressure strengths offshore. Winds become NW/N and breezy in
spots Tue through Wed morning.

&&

.MARINE...
As of 350 PM EDT Sunday...

This afternoon, high pressure is centered offshore and will drift
further east through this evening. Meanwhile, a low pressure system
continues to track across the central US this afternoon and will
track into the Great Lakes region overnight through Monday morning.
SSE winds generally range from 10 to 15 knots this afternoon. Seas
range from 2 to 3 feet while waves in the Chesapeake Bay range from
1 to 2 feet. Pressure gradient tightens across the region later this
evening through tonight between the departing high and approaching
low pressure system. As a result, S to SSE winds increase to around
15 knots for much of the waters and 15 to 20 knots for the northern
Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters north of Cape Charles. SCAs remain
in effect starting this evening and running into early Monday
morning for the Chesapeake Bay north of New Point Comfort to account
for the wind increase. More marginal conditions for the southern
Chesapeake Bay, but would not be shocked to see a few gusts to 20
knots, especially at elevated sites. In addition, seas increase to 3
to 4 feet (potentially a few 5 footers out 20 nm) and waves 2 to 4
feet.

A strong cold front will approach from the west during the day
tomorrow before crossing the waters tomorrow night into early
Tuesday. An area of low pressure likely develops off the
Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic coast Monday night becoming a sub-980 mb low
off of the northeast US coast on Tuesday. Between a strong CAA surge
in the wake of the front and the deepening low pressure offshore,
the probability of gale force gusts continues to increase especially
for the coastal waters north of Cape Charles. Local wind
probabilities indicate a 50% to 70% chance of gusts to 34 knots
Tuesday night into Wednesday for much of the northern coastal waters
and even a ~10-15% chance for 48 knot gusts up near Buoy 44009. Gale
watches will likely be needed for at least the northern waters on
future shifts. High-end SCA conditions are in the forecast for the
remainder of the waters with the northern Bay also seeing the
potential for some Gale force gusts. Winds gradually diminish
through the day on Wednesday, eventually becoming sub-SCA by
Wednesday evening/night. In addition to increasing winds, seas will
also build to 5 to 7 feet (8 feet out 20 nm) Tuesday night and waves
in the Bay 3 to 4 feet (5 feet at the mouth of the Bay). Seas likely
remain in excess of 5 feet through much of the week and potentially
into next weekend.

Another strong system then looks to develop Friday into next weekend
on the heels of the departing system, bringing the potential for (at
least) another period of SCAs across the waters.

&&

.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...None.
NC...None.
VA...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EDT early this morning for
     ANZ630.

&&

SYNOPSIS...TMG
NEAR TERM...ERI
SHORT TERM...MPR
LONG TERM...MPR
AVIATION...TMG
MARINE...AJB/MAM
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 24, 9:25 PM EDT, 5 hours 38 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
925 PM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

MDZ021>025-NCZ014>017-031-032-102-VAZ095>100-525-260130-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-Gates-
Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Chowan-Perquimans-
Eastern Currituck-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-
Virginia Beach-Accomack-Northampton-Hampton/Poquoson-
925 PM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

There is a marginal risk for severe weather Monday night as a cold
front crosses the area. Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected
to develop ahead of the front, with a few strong to severe storms
possible. Damaging winds will be the main threat with any storm.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ012-013-030-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093-509>524-260130-
Northampton-Hertford-Bertie-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-
Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-
Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-Dinwiddie-
Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-
Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-
Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-
Western Chesterfield-Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York-Newport News-
925 PM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

There is a slight risk for severe weather Monday evening as a cold
front crosses the area. Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected
to develop ahead of the front, with a few strong to severe storms
possible. Damaging winds will be the main threat with any storm.

.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
Oct 25, 3:03 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAKQ4 days
Oct 25, 12:44 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Chesapeake, City of Virginia Beach46 min
Oct 25, 1:22 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Virginia Beach53 min
Oct 25, 2:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQChesterfield, Dinwiddie, City of Colonial Heights, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg55 min
Oct 25, 2:21 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQJames City39 min
Oct 25, 2:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQHenrico, City of Richmond27 min
Oct 25, 2:52 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQEssex, King and Queen, Richmond53 min
Oct 25, 2:55 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQHanover, King William, City of Richmond50 min
Oct 25, 3:29 PM EDTGale WarningAKQ42 hr
Oct 25, 3:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCaroline, Essex, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland40 min
Oct 25, 7:09 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQFluvanna36 min
Oct 25, 7:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCumberland, Powhatan, Prince Edward49 min
Oct 25, 7:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQLouisa48 min
Oct 25, 12:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCamden48 min

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Sources

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