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Home Return to list Gale Warning 0016 Issued by the Wakefield Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-09-16 12:18:19 532 WHUS71 KAKQ 161717 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 117 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ANZ658-162300- /O.EXP.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250916T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0016.250916T1717Z-250916T2300Z/ Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 117 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * 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. && $$ ANZ633-170130- /O.EXP.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250916T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.250916T1717Z-250917T0500Z/ Currituck Sound- 117 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves around 2 ft. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ632-634-162300- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250916T2300Z/ 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- 117 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft. * 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...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * 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. && $$ ANZ638-162300- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250916T2300Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 117 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ654-656-162300- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250916T2300Z/ 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- 117 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 13 ft. A period of occasional 50 kt gusts are possible this afternoon and evening. * WHERE...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...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * 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. && $$ ANZ650-652-170130- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0200Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- 117 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. A period of occasional 50 kt gusts are possible this afternoon and evening. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ630-631-170130- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0200Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- 117 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * 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. && $$ ANZ635>637-162300- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250916T2300Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 117 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-09-16 13:57:23 052 WHUS71 KAKQ 161856 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 256 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ANZ654-656-170200- /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0200Z/ 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- 256 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. * WHERE...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...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * 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. && $$ ANZ632-634-170200- /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0200Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 256 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ638-170200- /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0200Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 256 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * 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. && $$ ANZ650-652-170300- /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- 256 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ630-631-170300- /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- 256 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ658-162300- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250916T2300Z/ Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 256 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-162300- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250916T2300Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 256 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * 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. && $$ ANZ633-170300- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-250917T0800Z/ Currituck Sound- 256 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves aroudn ft. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Expired Issued At: 2025-09-16 17:52:32 959 WHUS71 KAKQ 162251 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 651 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ANZ658-170700- /O.EXP.KAKQ.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250916T2300Z/ /O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.250916T2300Z-250917T2000Z/ Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 651 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ635>637-170200- /O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0200Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 651 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ654-656-170200- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0200Z/ 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- 651 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft. * WHERE...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...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * 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. && $$ ANZ632-634-170200- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0200Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 651 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ638-170200- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0200Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 651 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * 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. && $$ ANZ650-652-170500- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm- 651 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ630-631-170500- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250917T0500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- 651 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ633-170700- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-250917T0800Z/ Currituck Sound- 651 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||