Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued December 3 at 4:09AM EST until December 3 at 10:00PM 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 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. 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, west
winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft
possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River
including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD,
and Eastern Bay.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST
this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM
Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday. 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 north of Pooles Island MD; Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD; Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD; Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor; Chester River to Queenstown MD; Eastern Bay
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC