NWS Wakefield VAGL.A 0017October 15, 2026
Gale Watch: Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA
The National Weather Service office in Wakefield issued a gale watch for Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, in force until 11:00 a.m. local time on October 18. It was the 17th gale watch the NWS office in Wakefield issued in 2026.
Watch
In force for 30 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Wakefield VA
- Area
- Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 2:55 p.m. EDT, October 15, 2026
- In force from
- 5:00 a.m. EDT, October 17, 2026
- Expires
- 11:00 a.m. EDT, October 18, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KAKQ GL.A 0017
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
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