Gale Warning issued September 22 at 2:58PM EDT until September 25 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

**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.*