NWS Wakefield VAGL.A 0017October 15, 2026
Gale Watch: Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM
The National Weather Service office in Wakefield issued a gale watch for Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM, 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
Issued4:22 p.m. EDT, October 15, 2026
In force from8:00 a.m. EDT, October 17, 2026
Expires11:00 a.m. EDT, October 18, 2026
In force for 27 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
- Watch
- Issued
- 4:22 p.m. EDT, October 15, 2026
- In force from
- 8:00 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds around 15 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning 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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