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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:42 PM Feb. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 4 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 5:42 PM Feb. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 4 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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