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 first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10
to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 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...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA,
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River,
and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST
early this morning. For the second 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:
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD; Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA; Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River; Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC