Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 8 at 12:09PM EST until January 9 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 8, 2025 - 9:09am
Expires:
January 8, 2025 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20
kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island 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 Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM
EST Thursday.
* 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; Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island 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