Gale Watch issued December 10 at 12:08PM EST until December 12 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

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Dec 10, 2024

* WHAT…For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the
Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 3 to 5 ft possible.

* 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, from 1 AM to 4 PM EST
Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday afternoon
through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS…Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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