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Home Return to list Gale Watch 0018 Issued by the Wakefield Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-11-04 12:56:20 548 WHUS71 KAKQ 041855 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 155 PM EST Tue Nov 4 2025 ANZ656-658-050300- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.251105T1800Z-251106T1500Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 155 PM EST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northwest later Wednesday night, and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ630>632-634-050300- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.251105T1500Z-251106T1500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 155 PM EST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northwest Wednesday night, and waves 3 to 4 ft expected. A few gusts to 35 kt are possible Wednesday evening north of Windmill Point. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ633-050300- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.251105T1800Z-251106T1200Z/ Currituck Sound- 155 PM EST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming northwest later Wednesday night, and waves around 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ638-050300- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.251105T1500Z-251106T1200Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 155 PM EST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northwest Wednesday night, and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-050300- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.251105T1500Z-251106T0600Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 155 PM EST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves around 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 10 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-050300- /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0018.251105T1800Z-251106T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm- 155 PM EST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming northwest Wednesday night, and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-11-04 17:36:56 676 WHUS71 KAKQ 042336 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 636 PM EST Tue Nov 4 2025 ANZ656-658-050745- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.251105T1800Z-251106T1500Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 636 PM EST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northwest later Wednesday night, and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ630>632-634-050745- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.251105T1500Z-251106T1500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 636 PM EST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northwest Wednesday night, and waves 3 to 4 ft expected. A few gusts to 35 kt are possible Wednesday evening north of Windmill Point. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ633-050745- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.251105T1800Z-251106T1200Z/ Currituck Sound- 636 PM EST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming northwest later Wednesday night, and waves around 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ638-050745- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.251105T1500Z-251106T1200Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 636 PM EST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northwest Wednesday night, and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-050745- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.251105T1500Z-251106T0600Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 636 PM EST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves around 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 10 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-654-050745- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0018.251105T1800Z-251106T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm- 636 PM EST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming northwest Wednesday night, and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-11-04 23:54:38 531 WHUS71 KAKQ 050554 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1254 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ANZ650-652-654-051400- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0018.251105T1800Z-251106T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.251105T1800Z-251106T0600Z/ 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- 1254 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 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 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Thursday. * 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. && $$ ANZ656-658-051400- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.251105T1800Z-251106T1500Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 1254 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northwest later Wednesday night, and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ630>632-634-051400- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.251105T1500Z-251106T1500Z/ 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- 1254 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northwest Wednesday night, and waves 3 to 4 ft expected. A few gusts to 35 kt are possible Wednesday evening north of Windmill Point. * 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 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ633-051400- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.251105T1800Z-251106T1200Z/ Currituck Sound- 1254 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming northwest later Wednesday night, and waves around 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ638-051400- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.251105T1500Z-251106T1200Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 1254 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northwest Wednesday night, and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-051400- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.251105T1500Z-251106T0600Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 1254 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves around 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 10 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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