Note: The interval shown is High/Low only. The solid orange line is a curve fit between high and low values and approximates the segments between.
Satellite Observations
·~5mi resolution
Times in Eastern Standard Time
2 Active Notices
Sat 9:30 PM → Sun 7:00 AM EST
WHAT
For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.
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 Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday.
IMPACTS
Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Recommendations
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Sat 9:30 PM → Sun 10:00 AM EST
WHAT
For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.
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 Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday.
IMPACTS
Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Recommendations
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
