{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.421d43caa5b01d42b0ce2a8388ab9664bc62d987.005.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Warning issued September 23 at 1:04PM EDT until September 24 at 4:00PM 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%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.421d43caa5b01d42b0ce2a8388ab9664bc62d987.005.1","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":139,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Warning: Gale Warning issued September 23 at 1:04PM EDT until September 24 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA; Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA\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 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and\nwaves 3 to 6 ft.\n\n* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA\nand Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.\n\n* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Thursday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves 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."}