{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.f17cdf480bc3e9db14fa9967b32ee09afc20c6c4.002.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Warning issued September 22 at 2:58PM EDT until September 25 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-22","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.f17cdf480bc3e9db14fa9967b32ee09afc20c6c4.002.2","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":176,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Warning: Gale Warning issued September 22 at 2:58PM 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 Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM\n**Issued by:** NWS Wakefield VA\n**Sent:** 2026-09-22T14:58:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-22T14:58:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-22T23:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east to northeast winds\n20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the\nGale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45\nkt and seas 10 to 14 ft expected.\n\n* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles\nLight VA out 20 NM.\n\n* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this\nevening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 7 AM\nEDT 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."}