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Gale Watch
ActiveChesapeake 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; Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach 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 Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
Instructions
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous wind and waves.
Data from the National Weather Service
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