- In force from
- Oct 17, 6:00 AM EDT
- Until
- Oct 18, 6:00 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 15, 2:29 PM EDT
- Updated
- 1 time, last Oct 15, 8:58 PM EDT
- Office
- Baltimore MD/Washington, DC
- Number
- 11 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate
- Where
- Atlantic waters
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible.
- Where
- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point 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, from 9 AM Friday to 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night.
- Impacts
- Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
What to do
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.
Every area 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; Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island
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