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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveChesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD; Eastern Bay
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD and Eastern Bay.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
Instructions
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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