Gale Watch issued January 2 at 9:51AM EST until January 4 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

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Jan 2, 2025

* WHAT…For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. For the Gale
Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 3 to 6 ft possible.

* WHERE…Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN…For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through
Saturday morning.

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

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