Gale Warning issued September 22 at 2:58PM EDT until September 25 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east to northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina...
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**Gale Warning issued September 22 at 2:58PM EDT until September 25 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA**
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east to northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft expected.
* 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 Warning, from 1 AM Wednesday to 7 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
**What You Should Do:**
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.
**Alert Details:**
- **Severity:** Moderate
- **Urgency:** Expected
- **Issued by:** NWS Wakefield VA
- **Effective:** Sep 22, 2026 2:58 PM UTC
- **Expires:** Sep 22, 2026 11:00 PM UTC
*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*
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