Gale Warning issued September 23 at 6:03AM EDT until September 25 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

**Gale Warning issued September 23 at 6:03AM EDT until September 25 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA**

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 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 23, 2026 6:03 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 23, 2026 2:15 PM UTC

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