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Gale Watch issued September 21 at 1:04PM EDT until September 25 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Gale Watch issued September 21 at 1:04PM EDT until September 25 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out 20 NM. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which...

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09/21/2026 · Smithfield edition

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**Gale Watch issued September 21 at 1:04PM EDT until September 25 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA**

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Friday morning.

* 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 1:04 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 9:15 PM UTC

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

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