{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.421d43caa5b01d42b0ce2a8388ab9664bc62d987.003.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Warning issued September 23 at 1:04PM EDT until September 25 at 6:00PM 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%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.421d43caa5b01d42b0ce2a8388ab9664bc62d987.003.1","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":183,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Warning: Gale Warning issued September 23 at 1:04PM EDT until September 25 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\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:** 2026-09-23T13:04:00-04:00\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 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and\nseas 13 to 18 ft.\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...Until 6 PM 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."}