Gale Warning issued September 22 at 9:35AM EDT until September 25 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

**Gale Warning issued September 22 at 9:35AM EDT until September 25 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA**

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia North - Carolina Border from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Wednesday to 6 PM 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 9:35 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 22, 2026 5:45 PM UTC

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