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Gale Warning — Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM, AN
Issued
6:00 a. m. CDT · mié., sept. 23 2026
Expires
6:00 a. m. CDT · vie., sept. 25 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KAKQ

Affected Areas

Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM, AN

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. For
the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to
40 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA
and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning
to 4 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM
Wednesday to 4 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.