Moderate Severe Storm ● Active
Gale Warning issued October 19 at 2:48PM EDT until October 20 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA, United States of America
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* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north to northeast winds
15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft. For
the Gale Warning, north to northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA
and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EDT this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM
EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-19T23:00:00-04:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA
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