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Gale Warning
Issued: 11:37 PM Sep. 22, 2023 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River
including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD,
and Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...Through midnight EDT Saturday night.

* 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 severe conditions.

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Wind Advisory
Issued: 5:43 PM Sep. 22, 2023 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected. Gusts up to 50 mph are likely along the immediate
shore of the Chesapeake Bay and Tidal Potomac.

* WHERE...Southern Baltimore, Anne Arundel and Southeast Harford
Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of a long period of gusty
winds and increasingly saturated grounds from rain will result
in a higher likelihood for downed trees across the area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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