Gale Watch issued September 21 at 1:50AM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out 20 NM. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas w...
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**Gale Watch issued September 21 at 1:50AM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA**
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out 20 NM.
* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Thursday afternoon.
* 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 1:50 AM UTC
- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 10:00 AM UTC
*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*
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