Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued December 2 at 2:42PM EST until December 4 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 2, 2024 - 11:42am
Expires:
December 3, 2024 - 12:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15
kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20
to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD,
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River
and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM EST Wednesday.
For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
Instruction:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
Area Description:
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD; Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River; Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC