Gale Watch issued September 21 at 1:50AM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

**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 12 to 17 ft possible.

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