Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
356 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
ANZ820-230900-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 fm-
356 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...N winds less than 10 kt, becoming variable early, then
becoming S to SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming S. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas building to 7 to 12 ft.
.THU...S winds increasing to 30 to 40 kt. Seas building to 14 to 23
ft. Rain with VSBY 1 nm or less.
.THU NIGHT...Winds becoming NW 20 to 30 kt, then diminishing to 15
to 20 kt. Seas subsiding to 12 to 20 ft.
.FRI...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas subsiding to 8 to 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas subsiding to 7 to 11
ft.
.SAT...N to NW winds diminishing to less than 10 kt, then becoming
S. Seas subsiding to 3 to 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming N to NE. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.SUN...NE winds increasing to 10 to 20 kt, then becoming E to NE 5
to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N to NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N to NW 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
356 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
ANZ825-230900-
Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 nm offshore-
356 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S early, then becoming SW 10
to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds increasing to 25 to 30 kt, then becoming 25 to
35 kt. Seas becoming 6 to 9 ft, then building to 8 to 14 ft.
.THU...S winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas building to 12 to 21 ft. Rain with
VSBY 1 nm or less.
.THU NIGHT...Winds diminishing to NW 15 to 25 kt. Seas subsiding to
9 to 16 ft.
.FRI...NW winds diminishing to 10 to 15 kt, then becoming W to NW 10
to 20 kt. Seas subsiding to 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N 5 to 15 kt. Seas
subsiding to 5 to 9 ft.
.SAT...E to NE winds less than 10 kt, becoming E to SE. Seas
subsiding to 3 to 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds less than 10 kt, increasing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas
2 to 4 ft.
.SUN...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N to NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W to NW 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 2 to 4 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
356 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
ANZ828-230900-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 nm offshore-
356 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...N winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S 5 to 10 kt early, then
becoming S to SW 5 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.WED...S winds increasing to 15 to 25 kt. Seas subsiding to 3 to 6
ft. Scattered showers.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
becoming 6 to 10 ft, then building to 9 to 15 ft.
.THU...S winds increasing to 35 to 45 kt. Seas building to 14 to 23
ft. Rain with VSBY 1 nm or less.
.THU NIGHT...Winds diminishing to N to NW 15 to 25 kt. Seas
subsiding to 11 to 18 ft.
.FRI...NW winds diminishing to 10 to 15 kt, then becoming W to NW 10
to 20 kt. Seas subsiding to 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N to NE 5 to 15 kt.
Seas subsiding to 5 to 8 ft.
.SAT...E to NE winds less than 10 kt, becoming N to NW. Seas
subsiding to 3 to 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N to NW. Seas 2 to 4
ft.
.SUN...N to NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W to NW 15 to 20 kt. Seas
2 to 4 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
356 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
ANZ830-230900-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 nm offshore-
356 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...N winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming NE early, then becoming S.
Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.WED...S winds increasing to 15 to 25 kt. Seas subsiding to 3 to 6
ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds increasing to 30 to 40 kt. Seas becoming 6 to
10 ft, then building to 9 to 15 ft.
.THU...S to SW winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas building to 14 to 23 ft.
.THU NIGHT...Winds diminishing to W to NW 15 to 25 kt, then becoming
N to NW 15 to 20 kt. Seas becoming 12 to 19 ft, then subsiding to 7
to 13 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming 10 to 20 kt. Seas subsiding to
6 to 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt. Seas
subsiding to 5 to 8 ft.
.SAT...Variable winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W. Seas subsiding to 3 to
5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N to NW. Seas 3 to 4
ft.
.SUN...N to NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N to NW winds less than 10 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt.
Seas 2 to 4 ft.
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
333 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
ANZ450>455-231000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0009.190123T1500Z-190124T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
333 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM
EST THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM Wednesday to 6 PM
EST Thursday.
* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30
kt Wednesday through Thursday. There is a chance for gale force
gusts at times later Wednesday night through Thursday morning.
Seas building to 7 to 12 feet through Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
318 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
ANZ630>632-634-230430-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0007.190123T1800Z-190124T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
318 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM
EST THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM Wednesday to 10 AM
EST Thursday.
* Wind: South 20 to 25 knots with a few gusts to 30 knots.
* Waves: 3 to 5 feet.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots and/or
waves of 4 feet or greater over the Chesapeake Bay are expected to
produce hazardous boating conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.
Mariners should pay close attention to the marine forecast...and
consider wind and sea conditions in planning.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
318 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
ANZ652-654-230430-
/O.CON.KAKQ.LO.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190122T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0007.190123T1800Z-190124T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
318 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM Wednesday to 1 PM
EST Thursday.
* WATER LEVELS...Water levels are expected to drop to between 1
and 1.5 feet below mean lower low water during the low tide
this afternoon.
* Wind: South 20 to 30 knots. A few gusts to around 35 knots are
likely late Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
* Seas: Building to 6 to 9 feet Wednesday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or
seas of 5 feet or greater over the coastal waters are expected to
produce hazardous boating conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels...should avoid navigating in these conditions.
Mariners should pay close attention to the marine forecast...and
consider wind and sea conditions in planning.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
318 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
ANZ650-230430-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0007.190123T1800Z-190124T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
318 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM Wednesday to 1 PM
EST Thursday.
* Wind: South 20 to 30 knots. A few gusts to around 35 knots are
likely late Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
* Seas: Building to 7 to 10 feet Wednesday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or
seas of 5 feet or greater over the coastal waters are expected to
produce hazardous boating conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels...should avoid navigating in these conditions.
Mariners should pay close attention to the marine forecast...and
consider wind and sea conditions in planning.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
318 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
ANZ656-658-230430-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0007.190123T2100Z-190124T1800Z/
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-
318 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 4 PM Wednesday to 1 PM
EST Thursday.
* Wind: South 20 to 30 knots. A few gusts to around 35 knots are
likely late Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
* Seas: Building to 6 to 9 feet Wednesday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or
seas of 5 feet or greater over the coastal waters are expected to
produce hazardous boating conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels...should avoid navigating in these conditions.
Mariners should pay close attention to the marine forecast...and
consider wind and sea conditions in planning.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
318 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
ANZ633-230430-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0007.190123T2100Z-190124T1500Z/
Currituck Sound-
318 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM
EST THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 4 PM Wednesday to 10 AM
EST Thursday.
* Wind: South 20 to 25 knots.
* Waves: 2 to 3 feet.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots over
the Currituck Sound are expected to produce hazardous boating
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels...should avoid navigating in these
conditions. Mariners should pay close attention to the marine
forecast...and consider wind and sea conditions in planning.
Mariners should pay close attention to the marine forecast...and
consider wind and sea conditions in planning.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
318 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
ANZ638-230430-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0007.190123T2100Z-190124T1200Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
318 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 4 PM Wednesday to 7 AM
EST Thursday.
* Wind: South 15 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 knots.
* Waves: 2 to 3 feet.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft advisory means wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots over
the rivers of Eastern Virginia are expected to produce hazardous
boating conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels...should avoid navigating in
these conditions. Mariners should pay close attention to the
marine forecast...and consider wind and sea conditions in
planning.
Mariners should pay close attention to the marine forecast...and
consider wind and sea conditions in planning.
&&
$$
URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
204 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-230315-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0012.190123T1300Z-190123T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
204 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WINDS...18 to 33 knots within the Small Craft Advisory.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means winds of 18 to 33 knots are imminent
or occurring. Boaters operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
&&
$$
DHOF
URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
204 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
ANZ532>534-537-540>543-230315-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0012.190123T0900Z-190123T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
204 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WINDS...18 to 33 knots within the Small Craft Advisory.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means winds of 18 to 33 knots are imminent
or occurring. Boaters operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
&&
$$
Low Water Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
318 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
ANZ652-654-230430-
/O.CON.KAKQ.LO.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190122T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0007.190123T1800Z-190124T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
318 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM Wednesday to 1 PM
EST Thursday.
* WATER LEVELS...Water levels are expected to drop to between 1
and 1.5 feet below mean lower low water during the low tide
this afternoon.
* Wind: South 20 to 30 knots. A few gusts to around 35 knots are
likely late Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
* Seas: Building to 6 to 9 feet Wednesday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or
seas of 5 feet or greater over the coastal waters are expected to
produce hazardous boating conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels...should avoid navigating in these conditions.
Mariners should pay close attention to the marine forecast...and
consider wind and sea conditions in planning.
&&
$$
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
251 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
...STRONG SOUTH WINDS WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY WITH DANGEROUS
SEAS...
South to southwest winds will increase to 25 to 35 knots with
gusts 40 to 45 knots Wednesday night into Thursday ahead of an
approaching cold front. These winds will lead to seas building to
10 to 17 feet Thursday.
AMZ150-230930-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0003.190124T0600Z-190124T2100Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
251 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WINDS...South 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.
* SEAS...7 to 12 feet.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
and/or seas of 6 feet or greater are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
251 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
...STRONG SOUTH WINDS WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY WITH DANGEROUS
SEAS...
South to southwest winds will increase to 25 to 35 knots with
gusts 40 to 45 knots Wednesday night into Thursday ahead of an
approaching cold front. These winds will lead to seas building to
10 to 17 feet Thursday.
AMZ152-154-230930-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0003.190124T0000Z-190125T0000Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
251 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WINDS...South 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt.
* SEAS...12 to 17 feet.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
and/or seas of 6 feet or greater are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
251 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
...STRONG SOUTH WINDS WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY WITH DANGEROUS
SEAS...
South to southwest winds will increase to 25 to 35 knots with
gusts 40 to 45 knots Wednesday night into Thursday ahead of an
approaching cold front. These winds will lead to seas building to
10 to 17 feet Thursday.
AMZ130-131-230930-
/O.EXB.KMHX.GL.A.0003.190124T0900Z-190124T2100Z/
Albemarle Sound-Alligator River-
251 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued
a Gale Watch, which is in effect from late Wednesday night
through Thursday afternoon.
* WINDS...South 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.
* WAVES...2 to 3 feet.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
and/or seas of 6 feet or greater are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
427 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
NCZ006-VAZ012>014-018>020-022>024-033>035-044>047-058-059-232130-
Caswell-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-
Botetourt-Rockbridge-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Pittsylvania-Campbell-
Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
427 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
central Virginia, south central Virginia, southwest Virginia and
west central Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
A brief period of light sleet and freezing rain may produce some
isolated slick spots on roads, parking lots, and sidewalks Wednesday
morning.
Additionally, heavy rain during Wednesday night and early Thursday
morning could result in minor flooding.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
317 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
NCZ103-232030-
Outer Banks Dare-
317 PM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph will be possible ahead of a storm system
Thursday. Wind Advisories may be required for Thursday along the
Outer Banks. These strong winds will likely lead to high surf
conditions from Cape Hatteras south late Wednesday night and
Thursday. The strong winds will also lead to high water levels on the
soundside of the Outer Banks Thursday...especially areas from
Rodanthe north where inundation up to 1 foot will be possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
416 AM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
NCZ007-023-024-039-073-074-231045-
Person-Alamance-Orange-Randolph-Stanly-Montgomery-
416 AM EST Tue Jan 22 2019
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Isolated pockets of freezing drizzle or light freezing rain may occur
overnight before temperatures warm above freezing. If it appears that
the freezing precipitation will last longer than expected, a winter
weather advisory may be necessary.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
