NWS Wakefield VAGL.A 0017October 15, 2026
Gale Watch: Currituck Sound
The National Weather Service office in Wakefield issued a gale watch for Currituck Sound, in force until 2:00 a.m. local time on October 19. 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 from2:00 p.m. EDT, October 17, 2026
Expires2:00 a.m. EDT, October 19, 2026
In force for 36 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Wakefield VA
- Area
- Currituck Sound
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 4:22 p.m. EDT, October 15, 2026
- In force from
- 2:00 p.m. EDT, October 17, 2026
- Expires
- 2:00 a.m. EDT, October 19, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KAKQ GL.A 0017
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
NWS notices, October 2026The latest from the National Weather Service
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft possible. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Sunday night. * 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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