Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued December 3 at 4:09AM EST until December 4 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 3, 2024 - 1:09am
Expires:
December 3, 2024 - 9:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10
to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft
possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point 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 first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM EST
Wednesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM to
6 PM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening
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 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