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Gale Watch

Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA; Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island

Until Oct 20, 11:00 AM EDT

Map of the Gale Watch over Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.
In force from
Oct 19, 11:00 PM EDT
Until
Oct 20, 11:00 AM EDT
Issued
Oct 18, 2:24 PM EDT
Updated
1 time, last Oct 18, 6:44 PM EDT
Office
Baltimore MD/Washington, DC
Number
12 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Moderate, Future, Possible
Where
Atlantic waters

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING

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 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible.
Where
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.
When
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
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.

Read the platesGale, storm and hurricane force marine wind FB-EVT-113How to read a warning FB-STN-001

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