{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.f17cdf480bc3e9db14fa9967b32ee09afc20c6c4.005.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Warning issued September 22 at 2:58PM EDT until September 25 at 1:00AM 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.f17cdf480bc3e9db14fa9967b32ee09afc20c6c4.005.2","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":172,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Warning: Gale Warning issued September 22 at 2:58PM EDT until September 25 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA\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 winds 20 to 25 kt\nwith gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the\nGale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40\nkt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected.\n\n* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek\nVA.\n\n* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning\nto 4 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM\nWednesday to 1 AM EDT Friday.\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."}