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Gale Warning
Issued: 4:44 AM Dec. 30, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 4:44 AM Dec. 30, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 11:52 PM Dec. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...DC, and portions of central, north-central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. &&
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