Severe Severe Storm ● Closed

Storm Warning issued September 26 at 1:12AM EDT until September 26 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA, United States of America

Event time: Last updated: Oct 5, 2026 United States
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* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas
10 to 16 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionCoastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine
Cap UrgencyImmediate
Cap CertaintyObserved
Cap Expires2026-09-26T07:00:00-04:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM

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