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Gale Warning 2, NWS Baltimore/Washington
NWS Baltimore/Washington issued this gale warning at Jan 23, 2021, 3:47 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 23, 2021, 6:00 AM EST. It was in force for 3 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 23, 2021, 3:47 AM EST (08:47 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 23, 2021, 6:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 23, 2021, 8:52 AM EST
- In force
- 3 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Baltimore/Washington
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099 WHUS71 KLWX 230847 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 347 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021 ANZ530>532-538>540-542-231700- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210123T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0002.210123T1100Z-210123T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1700Z-210124T1700Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 347 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to noon EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ ANZ534-543-231700- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210123T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0002.210123T1100Z-210123T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1700Z-210124T1700Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 347 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ533-537-541-231700- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210123T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0002.210123T1100Z-210123T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1700Z-210124T1700Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- 347 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to noon EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ ANZ535-231700- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210123T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0002.210123T1100Z-210123T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1700Z-210124T0100Z/ Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- 347 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the first Small Craft Advisory, Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 8 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ536-231700- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210123T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0002.210123T1100Z-210123T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1700Z-210124T0600Z/ Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 347 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 1 AM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$
2 follow-up statements
501 WHUS71 KLWX 231103 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 603 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021 ANZ530>532-538>540-542-231915- /O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210123T1100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210123T1700Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1700Z-210124T1700Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 603 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Eastern Bay. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ534-543-231915- /O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210123T1100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210123T1700Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1700Z-210124T1700Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 603 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island and Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to noon EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ ANZ533-537-541-231915- /O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210123T1100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210123T1700Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1700Z-210124T1700Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- 603 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ535-231915- /O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210123T1100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210123T1700Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1700Z-210124T0100Z/ Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- 603 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 8 PM EST this evening. * 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. && $$ ANZ536-231915- /O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210123T1100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210123T1700Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1700Z-210124T0600Z/ Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 603 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
015 WHUS71 KLWX 231352 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 852 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021 ANZ530>534-537>543-232200- /O.CAN.KLWX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210123T1700Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1352Z-210124T1700Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 852 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...Until noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ535-232200- /O.CAN.KLWX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210123T1700Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1352Z-210124T0100Z/ Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- 852 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ536-232200- /O.CAN.KLWX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210123T1700Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1352Z-210124T0600Z/ Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 852 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Baltimore/Washington issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 3:47 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | LWX | 31 hr | |
| Jan 23, 6:17 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | LWX | 5 hr |
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