NWS Wakefield VAGL.A 0016October 9, 2026
Gale Watch: Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to 60 NM
The National Weather Service office in Wakefield issued a gale watch for Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to 60 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
Issued1:46 p.m. EDT, October 9, 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
- Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to 60 NM
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 1:46 p.m. EDT, October 9, 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
NWS notices, October 2026The latest from the National Weather Service
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From late Saturday night 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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