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Gale Watch
Issued: 6:10 AM Feb. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Sunday morning. * 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:10 AM Feb. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Sunday morning. * 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. &&
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