{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.18918dcc145235e50d9da5590857c09f8cf16a75.005.1","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%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.18918dcc145235e50d9da5590857c09f8cf16a75.005.1","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":188,"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:** Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 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...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and\nseas 12 to 17 ft possible.\n\n* WHERE...Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from\n20 to 60 NM, Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island\nVA from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Parramore Island VA to\nCape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 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."}