Gale Watch issued January 8 at 5:53AM EST until January 9 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

ByOhio Valley Weather

Jan 8, 2025

* WHAT…For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale
Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 4 to 7 ft possible.

* WHERE…Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles
Light VA out 20 nm, Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to
Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters
from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN…For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Thursday.
For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Thursday evening.

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