NWS Wakefield VAGL.W 0018October 10, 2026
Gale Warning: Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM
The National Weather Service office in Wakefield issued a gale warning for Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM, in force until 12:00 p.m. local time on October 11. It was the 18th gale warning the NWS office in Wakefield issued in 2026.
Warning
Issued12:52 p.m. EDT, October 10, 2026
In force from4:00 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
Expires12:00 p.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
In force for 8 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Wakefield VA
- Area
- Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 12:52 p.m. EDT, October 10, 2026
- In force from
- 4:00 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
- Expires
- 12:00 p.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KAKQ GL.W 0018
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east to southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to noon EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
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