Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued January 4 at 5:50AM EST until January 5 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 4, 2025 - 2:50am
Expires:
January 4, 2025 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft
Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 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, and
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 6 AM EST
Sunday.
* 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; Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC