Headline:
Gale Warning issued April 26 at 5:58AM EDT until April 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2025 - 2:58am
Expires:
April 26, 2025 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, west to northwest
winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern
Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank
River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound
and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 6 AM
EDT 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 Sandy Point to North Beach MD; 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; Eastern Bay; Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River; Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD; Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC