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Home Return to list Gale Watch 0007 Issued by the Wakefield Forecast Office
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 23:57:14 489 WHUS71 KAKQ 060556 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ANZ656-061400- /O.EXP.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.SR.A.0002.260207T1200Z-260208T0600Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Storm Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ633-061400- /O.EXP.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ Currituck Sound- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ658-061400- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1500Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/ Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Sunday morning. * 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. && $$ ANZ630>632-634-061400- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 5 to 7 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA. * WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Sunday morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-061400- /O.CON.KAKQ.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.SR.A.0002.260207T1200Z-260208T0600Z/ 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- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Storm Watch, northwest winds 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 10 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 and Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ635>638-061400- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor,50 alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 23:57:14 489 WHUS71 KAKQ 060556 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ANZ656-061400- /O.EXP.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.SR.A.0002.260207T1200Z-260208T0600Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Storm Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ633-061400- /O.EXP.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ Currituck Sound- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ658-061400- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1500Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/ Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Sunday morning. * 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. && $$ ANZ630>632-634-061400- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 5 to 7 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA. * WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Sunday morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-061400- /O.CON.KAKQ.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.SR.A.0002.260207T1200Z-260208T0600Z/ 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- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Storm Watch, northwest winds 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 10 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 and Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ635>638-061400- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor,50 alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 23:57:14 489 WHUS71 KAKQ 060556 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ANZ656-061400- /O.EXP.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.SR.A.0002.260207T1200Z-260208T0600Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Storm Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ633-061400- /O.EXP.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ Currituck Sound- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ658-061400- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1500Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/ Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Sunday morning. * 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. && $$ ANZ630>632-634-061400- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 5 to 7 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA. * WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Sunday morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-061400- /O.CON.KAKQ.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.SR.A.0002.260207T1200Z-260208T0600Z/ 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- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Storm Watch, northwest winds 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 10 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 and Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ635>638-061400- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor,50 alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 23:57:14 489 WHUS71 KAKQ 060556 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ANZ656-061400- /O.EXP.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.SR.A.0002.260207T1200Z-260208T0600Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Storm Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ633-061400- /O.EXP.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ Currituck Sound- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ658-061400- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1500Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/ Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Sunday morning. * 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. && $$ ANZ630>632-634-061400- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 5 to 7 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA. * WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Sunday morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-061400- /O.CON.KAKQ.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.SR.A.0002.260207T1200Z-260208T0600Z/ 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- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Storm Watch, northwest winds 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 10 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 and Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ635>638-061400- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor,50 alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-06 02:05:45 220 WHUS71 KAKQ 060805 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ANZ630>632-634-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T0600Z/ /O.UPG.KAKQ.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.UP.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ 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- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * 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...For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-656-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.UP.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KAKQ.SR.A.0002.260207T1200Z-260208T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T0600Z/ 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- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * 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...For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ638-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0008.260207T1100Z-260208T0900Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ633-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0008.260207T1100Z-260208T1200Z/ Currituck Sound- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0008.260207T1100Z-260208T0900Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to around 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ658-061615- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T0600Z/ Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-06 02:05:45 220 WHUS71 KAKQ 060805 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ANZ630>632-634-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T0600Z/ /O.UPG.KAKQ.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.UP.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ 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- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * 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...For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-656-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.UP.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KAKQ.SR.A.0002.260207T1200Z-260208T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T0600Z/ 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- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * 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...For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ638-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0008.260207T1100Z-260208T0900Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ633-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0008.260207T1100Z-260208T1200Z/ Currituck Sound- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0008.260207T1100Z-260208T0900Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to around 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ658-061615- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T0600Z/ Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-06 02:05:45 220 WHUS71 KAKQ 060805 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ANZ630>632-634-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T0600Z/ /O.UPG.KAKQ.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.UP.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ 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- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * 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...For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-656-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.UP.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KAKQ.SR.A.0002.260207T1200Z-260208T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T0600Z/ 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- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * 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...For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ638-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0008.260207T1100Z-260208T0900Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ633-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0008.260207T1100Z-260208T1200Z/ Currituck Sound- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0008.260207T1100Z-260208T0900Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to around 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ658-061615- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T0600Z/ Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-06 02:05:45 220 WHUS71 KAKQ 060805 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ANZ630>632-634-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T0600Z/ /O.UPG.KAKQ.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.UP.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ 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- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * 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...For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-656-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.UP.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KAKQ.SR.A.0002.260207T1200Z-260208T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T0600Z/ 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- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * 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...For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ638-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0008.260207T1100Z-260208T0900Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ633-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0008.260207T1100Z-260208T1200Z/ Currituck Sound- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0008.260207T1100Z-260208T0900Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to around 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ658-061615- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T0600Z/ Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-06 02:05:45 220 WHUS71 KAKQ 060805 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ANZ630>632-634-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T0600Z/ /O.UPG.KAKQ.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.UP.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ 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- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * 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...For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-656-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.UP.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KAKQ.SR.A.0002.260207T1200Z-260208T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T0600Z/ 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- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * 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...For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ638-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0008.260207T1100Z-260208T0900Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ633-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0008.260207T1100Z-260208T1200Z/ Currituck Sound- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-061615- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T1200Z-260208T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0008.260207T1100Z-260208T0900Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to around 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ658-061615- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0007.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.SR.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T0600Z/ Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 305 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||