Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 1 at 1:05AM EST until January 1 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 31, 2024 - 10:05pm
Expires:
January 1, 2025 - 6:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt with
gusts to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to
25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River
including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD,
and Eastern Bay.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this
morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 8 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; Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD; Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD; Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor; Chester River to Queenstown MD; Eastern Bay
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC