Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued October 31 at 2:51PM EDT until November 1 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Alert Description
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 25 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 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Drum Point MD, Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
Safety Instructions
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.