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Gale Warning
Issued: 9:01 AM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Drum Point MD. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southwest winds accompanying a squall line may bring brief gale-force gusts early this 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 in 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. &&
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