Small Craft Advisory 12/03/2024 01:09 for areas

Headline: 
Small Craft Advisory issued December 3 at 4:09AM EST until December 5 at 7:00AM 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 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 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 first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM EST Wednesday. 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 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