Gale Watch issued September 21 at 6:31PM EDT until September 25 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

**Gale Watch issued September 21 at 6:31PM EDT until September 25 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA**

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning.

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

**What You Should Do:**

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Future

- **Issued by:** NWS Wakefield VA

- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 6:31 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 22, 2026 2:45 AM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*