Cape henry
NDBC buoy chyv2
Observed , 58 minutes ago
Hazardous
Gale Warning in effect. Gale force ENE winds at 34 kn gusting to 41 kn. Pressure steady at 1,020.6 mbar. Air 69°F. Next low tide at 12:46 AM (1 ft). This Afternoon: NE Winds 25 To 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 45 Kt.
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Gale Warning issued September 23 at 1:04PM EDT until September 25 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 5 to 9 ft. * WHERE...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...Until 1 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Speed
34kn
Gust
41kn
Direction
60° ENE
Trend
Steady
Last 11 hours28 to 37 kn
Air temp
69°F
Last 11 hours68 to 71°F
Pressure
1021mbar
Tendency
Steady
3 hour change
0 mbar
Last 11 hours1020 to 1021 mbar
Tides
Next low
12:46 AM
0.7 ft
Then high
6:52 AM
3.4 ft
Predicted, Cape Henry0.7 to 3.6 ft
Zone forecast
This Afternoon
NE Winds 25 To 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 45 Kt. Waves 6 To 8 Ft, Occasionally To 10 Ft. Wave Detail: E 8 Ft At 9 Seconds. Showers Likely Early, Then A Chance Of Showers Late.
Tonight
NE Winds 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 40 Kt. Waves 7 To 9 Ft, Occasionally To 11 Ft. Wave Detail: E 9 Ft At 11 Seconds And N 3 Ft At 5 Seconds. A Chance Of Showers In The Evening. A Chance Of Showers Late.
Thu
NE Winds 25 To 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 40 Kt. Waves 7 To 9 Ft, Occasionally To 11 Ft. Wave Detail: E 8 Ft At 12 Seconds And N 4 Ft At 5 Seconds. A Chance Of Showers In The Afternoon.
Synopsis
.Synopsis for Fenwick Island DE to Currituck Beach Light NC out 60 nautical miles including Virginia portion of the Chesapeake Bay, Currituck Sound and portions of the James, York, and Rappahannock Rivers...
NWS zone Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Pressure 1,020 to 1,021 mbar over the same window.
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How often does buoy chyv2 report?
Wind, temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy chyv2?
Buoycast Pro lets you set your own limits on wind, waves or pressure and sends a threshold notification when this buoy crosses them.
Does this page show NOAA warnings for this area?
Watches, warnings, and advisories for Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel appear alongside the conditions, here and in the app. Pro also pushes NOAA watches, warnings, and advisories when they are issued.
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What this buoy measures
This buoy is not reporting waves or water temperature. Conditions above come from the sensors it does carry, and the forecast, tides and sun times on this page are regional rather than measured at the buoy.
Station chyv2
36°55'34" N 76°00'25" W · owned and maintained by NOAA NOS PORTS
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