- In force from
- Oct 11, 5:00 AM EDT
- Until
- Oct 11, 11:00 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 10, 10:34 PM EDT
- Office
- Baltimore MD/Washington, DC
- Number
- 15 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate
- Where
- Atlantic waters
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT SUNDAY
- What
- For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
- Where
- Chesapeake Bay from Drum 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 first Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 11 AM EDT Sunday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Sunday.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
What to 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.
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