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Gale Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 7:00 AM EDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 10:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Wakefield VA
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
What:
North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8
to 12 ft possible.
North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8
to 12 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.
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:
From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
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
Gale Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 7:00 AM EDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 10:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Wakefield VA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. For the Gale Watch, north
winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft
possible.
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. For the Gale Watch, north
winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft
possible.
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.
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:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Sunday.
For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Sunday.
For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM
Gale Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 12:00 PM EDT – Monday, Apr 27 2026 12:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Wakefield VA
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
What:
North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
7 to 11 ft possible.
North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
7 to 11 ft possible.
Where:
Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light
VA from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Charles Light to
Virginia -North Carolina Border from 20 to 60 NM.
Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light
VA from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Charles Light to
Virginia -North Carolina Border from 20 to 60 NM.
When:
From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.
From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
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
Gale Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 12:00 PM EDT – Monday, Apr 27 2026 12:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Wakefield VA
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
What:
North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6
to 8 ft possible.
North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6
to 8 ft possible.
Where:
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out 20 NM.
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out 20 NM.
When:
From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.
From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 NM
Gale Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 12:00 PM EDT – Monday, Apr 27 2026 12:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Wakefield VA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON EDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale
Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
6 to 9 ft possible.
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale
Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
6 to 9 ft possible.
Where:
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles
Light VA out 20 NM.
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles
Light VA out 20 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon
to noon EDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon
through Sunday evening.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon
to noon EDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon
through Sunday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM
Gale Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 7:00 AM EDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Mount Holly NJ
GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
What:
Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 8 to 11 ft possible.
Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 8 to 11 ft possible.
Where:
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ
from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg
Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to
Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape May NJ to
Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM.
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ
from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg
Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to
Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape May NJ to
Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM.
When:
From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM
Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM
Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM
Gale Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 7:00 AM EDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt
and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft
possible.
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt
and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft
possible.
Where:
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg
Inlet NJ out 20 NM.
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg
Inlet NJ out 20 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning
to 7 AM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning
through Sunday evening.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning
to 7 AM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning
through Sunday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM
Gale Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 7:00 AM EDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt and
seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25
to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft possible.
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt and
seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25
to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft possible.
Where:
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg
Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to
Cape May NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape
Henlopen DE out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to
Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM.
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg
Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to
Cape May NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape
Henlopen DE out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to
Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to
7 AM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning
through Sunday evening.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to
7 AM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning
through Sunday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM