Headline:
Storm Watch issued September 24 at 9:41PM EDT until September 26 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 6:41pm
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 30 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft. For the Storm Watch,
north winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt possible and
seas 13 to 18 ft possible.
* WHERE...Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from
20 to 60 NM and Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore
Island VA from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EDT Friday. For the
Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.
Area Description:
Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov