Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 7 at 10:41AM EST until January 7 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 7, 2025 - 7:41am
Expires:
January 7, 2025 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River
including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD,
and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.
* 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 north of Pooles Island MD; Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD; Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD; Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD; Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA; Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD; Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD; Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA; Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor; Chester River to Queenstown MD; Eastern Bay; Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River; Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD; Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC