Wachapreague
NDBC buoy wahv2
Observed , 41 minutes ago
Hazardous
Gale Warning in effect. Strong NE winds at 31 kn gusting to 39 kn. Water 69°F, air 67°F. Next low tide at 1:04 AM (1 ft). This Afternoon: NE Winds 25 To 30 Kt, Increasing To 30 To 35 Kt Late.
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Gale Warning issued September 23 at 1:04PM EDT until September 25 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. * 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...Until 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Speed
31kn
Gust
39kn
Direction
50° NE
Trend
Rising
Last 11 hours16 to 32 kn
Air temp
67°F
65 to 69°F today
Water temp
69°F
69 to 70°F today
Pressure
1024mbar
Tendency
Steady
3 hour change
+0.1 mbar
Last 11 hours1023 to 1024 mbar
Tides
Next low
1:04 AM
0.9 ft
Then high
7:14 AM
4.2 ft
Predicted, Wachapreague, Wachapreague Channel0.6 to 4.5 ft
Zone forecast
This Afternoon
NE Winds 25 To 30 Kt, Increasing To 30 To 35 Kt Late. Gusts Up To 45 Kt. Seas 11 To 13 Ft, Occasionally To 19 Ft. Wave Detail: E 13 Ft At 10 Seconds. A Chance Of Showers.
Tonight
NE Winds 30 To 35 Kt With Gusts Up To 45 Kt. Seas 12 To 14 Ft, Occasionally To 20 Ft. Wave Detail: E 14 Ft At 11 Seconds.
Thu
NE Winds 25 To 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 40 Kt. Seas 12 To 14 Ft, Occasionally To 20 Ft. Wave Detail: E 14 Ft At 12 Seconds.
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 Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Air 65 to 69°F, pressure 1,023 to 1,024 mbar over the same window.
4 stations within 30 NM
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How often does buoy wahv2 report?
Wind, temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy wahv2?
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Does this page show NOAA warnings for this area?
Watches, warnings, and advisories for Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm 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. 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 wahv2
37°36'29" N 75°41'10" W · owned and maintained by NOS
Measured on the water by 1,000+ NOAA buoys. Observations from the National Data Buoy Center, forecasts and advisories from the National Weather Service. Not for navigation.