Severe Storm Warning | Effective 09/26/2026 00:58

Headline: 
Storm Warning issued September 26 at 3:58AM EDT until September 26 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 26, 2026 - 12:58am
Expires: 
September 26, 2026 - 4:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 11 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.
Instruction: 
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Area Description: 
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov