Weather Alerts for Tidal PotomacIssued by the National Weather Service |
 GALE WARNING |
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| TIDAL POTOMAC | ||
Areas Affected: Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD - Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD - 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 Key Bridge to Indian Head MD - Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD - Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA - Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor - Chester River to Queenstown MD - 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 |
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| Effective: Thu, 11/21 12:38am | Updated: Thu, 11/21 1:20am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Thu, 11/21 8:45am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM EST today. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. Information: 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. |
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 SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY |
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| TIDAL POTOMAC | ||
Areas Affected: Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD - Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD - 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 Key Bridge to Indian Head MD - Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD - Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA - Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor - Chester River to Queenstown MD - 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 |
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| Effective: Thu, 11/21 12:38am | Updated: Thu, 11/21 1:20am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Thu, 11/21 8:45am | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM EST today. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. Information: 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. |
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