Storm Warning for Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Parramore Island VA

Source: NOAA · Coastal Waters off Delaware and Virginia

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A Storm Warning is in effect for specified Atlantic waters off Delaware and Virginia from 6 AM EDT Friday through 6 AM EDT Saturday.

The weather record, at a glance

Record type
Storm Warning
Affected area
Coastal Waters off Delaware and Virginia
Issued
September 25, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Wakefield VA

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Alert Details

A Storm Warning issued by NWS Wakefield VA is in effect. The Gale Warning portion ends at 6 AM EDT on September 25, 2026. The Storm Warning is effective from 6 AM EDT September 25, 2026, to 6 AM EDT September 26, 2026.

Affected Areas

Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM.

What You Should Do

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.

Expected Conditions

Northeast winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 18 ft for the Gale Warning. North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft for the Storm Warning. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Timeline

Storm Warning effective from 6 AM EDT September 25, 2026, until 6 AM EDT September 26, 2026.

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