Storm Warning Issued for Mid-Atlantic Coastal Waters from Fenwick Island to Cape Charles Light
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for coastal waters off Delaware and Virginia, with gusts up to 55 knots and seas reaching 12 feet expected starting Sunday evening.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Mid-Atlantic Coastal Waters
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wakefield
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Mid-Atlantic Coastal Waters.
Alert Details
A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Wakefield, VA. This alert indicates an immediate threat to maritime safety due to severe weather conditions expected in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following coastal regions out to 20 nautical miles:
- Coastal waters from Fenwick Island, DE to Chincoteague, VA
- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island, VA
- Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light, VA
What You Should Do
Mariners are strongly advised to take immediate precautions. The National Weather Service recommends that vessels remain in port, alter course to avoid the storm area, and/or secure vessels for severe conditions. Storm force winds and hazardous seas are capable of capsizing or damaging vessels and significantly reducing visibility.
Expected Conditions
Mariners in the affected zones should prepare for the following conditions:
- Winds: Northwest winds ranging from 30 to 40 knots, with gusts reaching up to 55 knots.
- Seas: Significant wave heights between 8 and 12 feet.
- Hazards: Reduced visibility and dangerous sea states.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 6:00 PM EST on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist until the warning expires at 1:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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