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Gale Warning
Issued: 12:46 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Tuesday. * 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. &&
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