Gale Warning issued September 24 at 9:54AM EDT until September 26 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

**Gale Warning issued September 24 at 9:54AM EDT until September 26 at 1:00AM 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 1 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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 24, 2026 9:54 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 24, 2026 6:00 PM UTC

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