Moderate Severe Storm ● Active
Gale Warning issued October 19 at 2:48PM EDT until October 22 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA, United States of America
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* WHAT...North to northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
45 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft.
* WHERE...Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light
VA from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Cape Charles Light to
Virginia -North Carolina Border from 20 to 60 NM and Waters
from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to 60
NM.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia - North Carolina Border from 20 to 60 |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-19T23:00:00-04:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia - North Carolina Border from 20 to 60
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