{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.421d43caa5b01d42b0ce2a8388ab9664bc62d987.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Warning issued September 23 at 1:04PM EDT until September 25 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-23","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.421d43caa5b01d42b0ce2a8388ab9664bc62d987.001.1","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":173,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Warning: Gale Warning issued September 23 at 1:04PM EDT until September 25 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM\n**Issued by:** NWS Wakefield VA\n**Sent:** 2026-09-23T13:04:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-23T13:04:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-23T21:15:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and\nseas 9 to 14 ft.\n\n* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague\nVA out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore\nIsland VA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Parramore Island\nto Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM.\n\n* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Friday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could\ncapsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.\nRemain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the\nvessel for hazardous conditions."}