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Home Return to list Gale Watch 0014 Issued by the Wakefield Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-06-17 02:05:48 380 WHUS71 KAKQ 170705 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 305 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ANZ630-631-171515- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.260618T0500Z-260619T0500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- 305 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ632-634-171515- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.260618T0500Z-260619T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 305 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ639-171515- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.260618T0800Z-260619T1100Z/ James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River- 305 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-171515- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.260618T1100Z-260618T2300Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 305 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ633-171515- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.260618T1100Z-260619T1100Z/ Currituck Sound- 305 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-171515- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.260618T1100Z-260619T1100Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM- 305 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ656-658-171515- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.260618T1100Z-260619T1100Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out 20 NM- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM- 305 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out 20 NM and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ688-171515- /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0014.260618T2000Z-260619T0500Z/ Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to 60 NM- 305 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-17 08:53:15 287 WHUS71 KAKQ 171352 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 952 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ANZ630-631-172200- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.260618T0500Z-260619T0500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- 952 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ632-634-172200- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.260618T0500Z-260619T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 952 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ639-172200- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.260618T0800Z-260619T1100Z/ James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River- 952 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-172200- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.260618T1100Z-260618T2300Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 952 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ633-172200- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.260618T1100Z-260619T1100Z/ Currituck Sound- 952 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-172200- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.260618T1100Z-260619T1100Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM- 952 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ656-658-172200- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.260618T1100Z-260619T1100Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out 20 NM- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM- 952 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out 20 NM and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ688-172200- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0014.260618T2000Z-260619T0500Z/ Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to 60 NM- 952 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-06-17 13:11:22 230 WHUS71 KAKQ 171811 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 211 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ANZ688-180215- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0014.260618T2000Z-260619T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.260618T2000Z-260619T0500Z/ Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to 60 NM- 211 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 1 AM EDT Friday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ630-631-180215- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.260618T0500Z-260619T0500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- 211 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ632-634-180215- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.260618T0500Z-260619T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 211 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...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 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ639-180215- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.260618T0800Z-260619T1100Z/ James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River- 211 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-180215- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.260618T1100Z-260618T2300Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 211 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ633-180215- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.260618T1100Z-260619T1100Z/ Currituck Sound- 211 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-180215- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.260618T1100Z-260619T1100Z/ 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- 211 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 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 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ656-658-180215- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.260618T1100Z-260619T1100Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out 20 NM- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM- 211 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out 20 NM and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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