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Gale Warning
Issued: 7:14 AM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the morning, turning out of the west-northwest by late morning in to the afternoon around 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Eastern Bay. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong and rapidly shifting winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southwest winds accompanying a squall line will bring brief Gale-force winds early Friday morning. This will be followed by a brief drop in winds in the mid-morning hours before winds jump back up to Gale-force, but this time out of the west-northwest by the afternoon. 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: 6:47 AM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From noon to 7 PM EST Friday. * 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. &&
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