{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.18918dcc145235e50d9da5590857c09f8cf16a75.003.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Watch issued September 21 at 6:31PM EDT until September 25 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-21","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.18918dcc145235e50d9da5590857c09f8cf16a75.003.2","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Wakefield VA"},"word_count":158,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Watch: Gale Watch issued September 21 at 6:31PM EDT until September 25 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM\n**Issued by:** NWS Wakefield VA\n**Sent:** 2026-09-21T18:31:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-21T18:31:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-22T02:45:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt\nwith gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Watch,\nnortheast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to\n14 ft possible.\n\n* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles\nLight VA out 20 NM.\n\n* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Friday morning.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could\ncapsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible\nhazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter\ncourse, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas."}