Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 3 at 4:22AM EST until January 4 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 3, 2025 - 1:22am
Expires:
January 3, 2025 - 9:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15
kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2
to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA
and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon
to 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this
evening to 6 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA; Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC