Special Marine Warning for Coastal Waters off DE and VA
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NWS Wakefield VA issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Parramore Island VA until 1:30 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal waters off Delaware and Virginia
- Issued
- August 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wakefield VA
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Alert Details
Special Marine Warning issued by NWS Wakefield VA. Effective from 12:35 PM EDT to 1:30 PM EDT on August 28, 2026.
Affected Areas
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Expected Conditions
Strong thunderstorms located along a line extending from Fenwick Island to near Chincoteague Bay, moving east at 20 knots. Wind gusts to 40 knots.
Timeline
Alert effective August 28 at 12:35 PM EDT until August 28 at 1:30 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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