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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
956 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

ANZ630>632-634-012300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-251201T1800Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0021.251202T2000Z-251203T0900Z/
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-
956 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft. For the Gale
  Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 3 to 5 ft possible.

* WHERE...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 and
  Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
  the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through
  late Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
956 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

ANZ654-012300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-251201T1800Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0021.251202T2000Z-251203T0900Z/
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
956 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 5 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 5 to 7 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
  VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
  Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island
  to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through
  late Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

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