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🟡 Moderate
Gale Watch
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point; York River; James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge
The Gale Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Wakefield VA on this developing situation.
Alert Description
The Gale Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Wakefield VA on this developing situation.
Safety Instructions
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Time Information
Effective
Feb 1, 2026, 12:00 AM
Expires
Jan 30, 2026, 7:17 PM
Issued
Jan 30, 2026, 7:02 PM
Alert Details
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Past
Certainty
Observed
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Wakefield VA
National Weather Service