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Home Return to list Gale Watch 0025 Issued by the Wakefield Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-17 00:35:37 536 WHUS71 KAKQ 170634 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 134 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ANZ630>632-634-171445- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.251217T0900Z-251217T1800Z/ 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- 134 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-171445- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.251217T1200Z-251218T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- 134 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, becoming west Friday afternoon and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ638-171445- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.251217T1200Z-251217T1800Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 134 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-17 05:50:07 542 WHUS71 KAKQ 171149 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 649 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ANZ650-652-172000- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.251217T1200Z-251218T0000Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- 649 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, becoming west Friday afternoon and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ630>632-634-171800- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-251217T1800Z/ 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- 649 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ638-171800- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.251217T1200Z-251217T1800Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 649 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-17 10:59:47 419 WHUS71 KAKQ 171659 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1159 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ANZ630>632-634-172100- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-251217T2100Z/ 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- 1159 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ638-172100- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-251217T2100Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 1159 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ650-652-180100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-251218T0000Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- 1159 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, becoming west Friday afternoon and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through late Friday 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-17 12:46:19 521 WHUS71 KAKQ 171846 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 146 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ANZ630-180300- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-251217T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KAKQ.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251219T1500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- 146 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ650-652-180300- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-251218T0000Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- 146 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, becoming west Friday afternoon and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ631-632-634-172100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-251217T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 146 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ638-172100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-251217T2100Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 146 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time and Area Extended Issued At: 2025-12-17 12:46:19 521 WHUS71 KAKQ 171846 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 146 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ANZ630-180300- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-251217T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KAKQ.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251219T1500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- 146 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ650-652-180300- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-251218T0000Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- 146 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, becoming west Friday afternoon and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ631-632-634-172100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-251217T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 146 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ638-172100- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-251217T2100Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 146 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-17 14:36:22 361 WHUS71 KAKQ 172036 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 336 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ANZ630-180445- /O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-251217T2100Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251219T1500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- 336 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ631-632-634-638-172145- /O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-251217T2100Z/ 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- James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 336 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ ANZ650-652-180445- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-251218T0000Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- 336 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-17 14:36:22 361 WHUS71 KAKQ 172036 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 336 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ANZ630-180445- /O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-251217T2100Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251219T1500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- 336 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * 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. && $$ ANZ631-632-634-638-172145- /O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-251217T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 336 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ ANZ650-652-180445- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-251218T0000Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- 336 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through late Friday 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-17 16:24:54 548 WHUS71 KAKQ 172224 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 524 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ANZ650-652-180630- /O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-251218T0000Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- 524 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ630-180630- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251219T1500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- 524 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-17 16:24:54 548 WHUS71 KAKQ 172224 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 524 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ANZ650-652-180630- /O.CAN.KAKQ.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-251218T0000Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- 524 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ630-180630- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251219T1500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- 524 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-17 17:41:25 693 WHUS71 KAKQ 172340 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 640 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ANZ650-652-180745- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- 640 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ631-632-634-180745- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0139.251219T0000Z-251220T0600Z/ 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- 640 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635-636-180745- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0139.251219T0300Z-251220T0000Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- 640 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point and York River. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ633-637-638-180745- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0139.251219T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ Currituck Sound- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 640 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Currituck Sound, James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 10 PM EST 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. && $$ ANZ656-658-180745- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0139.251219T0300Z-251220T0900Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 640 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ654-180745- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0139.251219T0300Z-251220T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm- 640 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ630-180745- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251219T1500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- 640 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-12-17 17:41:25 693 WHUS71 KAKQ 172340 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 640 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ANZ650-652-180745- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- 640 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * 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. && $$ ANZ631-632-634-180745- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0139.251219T0000Z-251220T0600Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 640 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635-636-180745- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0139.251219T0300Z-251220T0000Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- 640 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point and York River. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 PM EST 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. && $$ ANZ633-637-638-180745- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0139.251219T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ Currituck Sound- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 640 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Currituck Sound, James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 10 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ656-658-180745- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0139.251219T0300Z-251220T0900Z/ 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- 640 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 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 10 PM Thursday to 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ654-180745- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0139.251219T0300Z-251220T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm- 640 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ630-180745- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251219T1500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- 640 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * 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. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-12-18 01:19:06 936 WHUS71 KAKQ 180718 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 218 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ANZ654-181530- /O.EXB.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.251218T2300Z-251220T0300Z/ /O.UPG.KAKQ.SC.Y.0139.251219T0300Z-251220T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm- 218 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, becoming west Friday afternoon, and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ630-181530- /O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251219T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.251218T2300Z-251220T0300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- 218 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, becoming west Friday afternoon, and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ ANZ650-652-181530- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0029.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- 218 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming west Friday afternoon, and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ631-632-634-181530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0139.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ 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- 218 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming west Friday afternoon, and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-181530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0139.251218T2300Z-251220T0300Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 218 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming west Friday afternoon, and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ638-181530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0139.251218T2300Z-251220T0300Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 218 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming west Friday afternoon, and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 PM EST 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. && $$ ANZ633-181530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0139.251218T2300Z-251220T0300Z/ Currituck Sound- 218 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming west Friday afternoon, and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ656-658-181530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0139.251218T2300Z-251220T0900Z/ 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- 218 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming west Friday afternoon, and seas 5 to 8 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 6 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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