Weather Alerts for Chesapeak Bay-New Point Comfort LightIssued by the National Weather Service |
 GALE WARNING |
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| CHESAPEAK BAY-NEW POINT COMFORT LIGHT | ||
Areas Affected: Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel |
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| Effective: Tue, 3/31 10:00pm | Updated: Tue, 3/31 10:44am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 4/1 2:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts of 35 to 40 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Information: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. |
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