NWS Wakefield VAGL.A 0016October 10, 2026
Gale Watch: Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM
The National Weather Service office in Wakefield issued a gale watch for Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM, in force until 12:00 p.m. local time on October 11. It was the 16th gale watch the NWS office in Wakefield issued in 2026.
Watch
Issued12:57 a.m. EDT, October 10, 2026
In force from12:00 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
Expires12:00 p.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
In force for 12 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Wakefield VA
- Area
- Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 12:57 a.m. EDT, October 10, 2026
- In force from
- 12:00 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
- Expires
- 12:00 p.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KAKQ GL.A 0016
- 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 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to midnight EDT tonight. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas 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 seas.
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