Skip to the main content

NOAA Weather Alerts Moderate expires in 2 hours

Gale Warning issued September 26 at 2:51PM EDT until September 26 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD; Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD; Chester River to Queenstown MD; Eastern Bay

What was issued

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds around 20 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft
Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to North Beach
MD, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT
Sunday.

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

What you should do

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.

Affected area

Affected by this?

Services Across America matches people who need work done with people willing to donate it. Both sides are free.

Request help Offer help See requests in this state