Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 9 at 4:22AM EST until January 9 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 9, 2025 - 1:22am
Expires:
January 9, 2025 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 2 to 4 ft.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA,
and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
Point VA.
* 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