Special Marine Warning Issued for Coastal Waters off DE-VA
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NWS Wakefield has issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA until 3:30 PM EDT due to a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA
- Issued
- August 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wakefield VA
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Wakefield VA. The alert is effective from 2:37 PM EDT on August 14, 2026 until 3:30 PM EDT on August 14, 2026.
Affected Areas
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM and waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM. Locations impacted include African Queen Wreck and Jackspot Reef.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Seek safe harbor immediately.
Expected Conditions
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located over African Queen Wreck, moving east at 20 knots. Hazard includes waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 2:37 PM EDT until 3:30 PM EDT on August 14, 2026.
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