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Gale Warning — Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD, AN, Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, AN, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, AN, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, AN, Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island, AN
Issued
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Expires
9:00 p. m. CDT · sáb., sept. 26 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KLWX

Affected Areas

Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD, AN Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, AN Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, AN Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, AN Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island, AN

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale
Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

* 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 PM EDT this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM
EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.

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.