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Home Return to list Gale Warning 0023 Issued by the Wakefield Forecast Office
Action: New 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. && $$ ANZ635>637-051400- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.251105T1500Z-251106T0600Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 1254 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves around 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-11-05 06:05:08 788 WHUS71 KAKQ 051204 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 704 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ANZ650-652-654-052015- /O.CON.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- 704 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS 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. && $$ ANZ656-658-052015- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.251105T1800Z-251106T1500Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 704 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northwest later Wednesday night, and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ630>632-634-052015- /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- 704 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 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. && $$ ANZ633-052015- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.251105T1800Z-251106T1200Z/ Currituck Sound- 704 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming northwest later Wednesday night, and waves around 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ638-052015- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.251105T1500Z-251106T1200Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 704 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 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. && $$ ANZ635>637-052015- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.251105T1500Z-251106T0600Z/ Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River- James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 704 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves around 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Expired Issued At: 2025-11-06 03:10:10 769 WHUS71 KAKQ 060909 MWWAKQ URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 409 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025 ANZ650-652-654-061600- /O.EXP.KAKQ.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-251106T0900Z/ /O.EXP.KAKQ.LO.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251106T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-251106T1600Z/ 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- 409 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * 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...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ656-658-061715- /O.EXP.KAKQ.LO.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251106T0900Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-251106T1800Z/ Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm- 409 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ634-061715- /O.EXP.KAKQ.LO.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251106T0900Z/ /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-251106T1800Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel- 409 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft. * WHERE...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. && $$ ANZ632-061715- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-251106T1800Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.LO.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251106T1000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA- 409 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Low Water Advisory, until 5 AM EST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ ANZ630-631-061715- /O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-251106T1800Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA- Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA- 409 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 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 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. && $$ ANZ638-061500- /O.CON.KAKQ.LO.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251106T1000Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-251106T1500Z/ James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel- 409 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 5 AM EST early this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ ANZ637-061300- /O.CON.KAKQ.LO.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251106T1300Z/ James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge- 409 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ ANZ636-061015- /O.CON.KAKQ.LO.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251106T1000Z/ York River- 409 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...York River. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ ANZ633-061200- /O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-251106T1200Z/ Currituck Sound- 409 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||