Alert archive / Virginia / Gale Warnings in 2021
Gale Warning 9, NWS Baltimore/Washington
NWS Baltimore/Washington issued this gale warning at Mar 14, 2021, 5:47 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 14, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Mar 14, 2021, 5:47 AM EDT (09:47 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 14, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2021, 7:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Baltimore/Washington
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543 WHUS71 KLWX 140947 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 547 AM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ANZ530-535-141800- /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0009.210314T1200Z-210314T2300Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0061.210314T2300Z-210315T1200Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- 547 AM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this morning increasing to 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, north northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remain mindful of cold water temperatures. Rapid onset hypothermia will occur to anyone who is exposed to the cold water, which is currently 45 to 50 degrees. 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. && $$ ANZ531-538-539-141800- /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0009.210314T1200Z-210314T2300Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0061.210314T2300Z-210315T1600Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 547 AM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this morning increasing to 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, north northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to noon EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remain mindful of cold water temperatures. Rapid onset hypothermia will occur to anyone who is exposed to the cold water, which is currently 45 to 50 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ536-141800- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0061.210314T1200Z-210315T1200Z/ Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 547 AM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remain mindful of cold water temperatures. Rapid onset hypothermia will occur to anyone who is exposed to the cold water, which is currently 45 to 50 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ534-537-543-141800- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0061.210314T1800Z-210315T1700Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 547 AM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island, Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remain mindful of cold water temperatures. Rapid onset hypothermia will occur to anyone who is exposed to the cold water, which is currently 45 to 50 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532-533-540>542-141800- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0061.210314T1200Z-210315T1600Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 547 AM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD, Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD and Eastern Bay. * WHEN...Until noon EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remain mindful of cold water temperatures. Rapid onset hypothermia will occur to anyone who is exposed to the cold water, which is currently 45 to 50 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
2 follow-up statements
611 WHUS71 KLWX 141752 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 152 PM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ANZ530-535-150200- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210314T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0061.210314T2300Z-210315T1200Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- 152 PM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this morning increasing to 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, north northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remain mindful of cold water temperatures. Rapid onset hypothermia will occur to anyone who is exposed to the cold water, which is currently 45 to 50 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ531-538-539-150200- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210314T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0061.210314T2300Z-210315T1600Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 152 PM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this morning increasing to 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, north northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to noon EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remain mindful of cold water temperatures. Rapid onset hypothermia will occur to anyone who is exposed to the cold water, which is currently 45 to 50 degrees. 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. && $$ ANZ536-150200- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/ Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 152 PM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remain mindful of cold water temperatures. Rapid onset hypothermia will occur to anyone who is exposed to the cold water, which is currently 45 to 50 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ534-537-543-150200- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0061.210314T1800Z-210315T1700Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 152 PM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island, Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remain mindful of cold water temperatures. Rapid onset hypothermia will occur to anyone who is exposed to the cold water, which is currently 45 to 50 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532-533-540>542-150200- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-210315T1600Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 152 PM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD, Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD and Eastern Bay. * WHEN...Until noon EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remain mindful of cold water temperatures. Rapid onset hypothermia will occur to anyone who is exposed to the cold water, which is currently 45 to 50 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
408 WHUS71 KLWX 142315 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 715 PM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ANZ530-535-150715- /O.EXP.KLWX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210314T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- 715 PM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remain mindful of cold water temperatures. Rapid onset hypothermia will occur to anyone who is exposed to the cold water, which is currently 45 to 50 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ531-538-539-150715- /O.EXP.KLWX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210314T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-210315T1600Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 715 PM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Chester River to Queenstown MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor and Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD. * WHEN...Until noon EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remain mindful of cold water temperatures. Rapid onset hypothermia will occur to anyone who is exposed to the cold water, which is currently 45 to 50 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ536-150715- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/ Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 715 PM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remain mindful of cold water temperatures. Rapid onset hypothermia will occur to anyone who is exposed to the cold water, which is currently 45 to 50 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ534-537-543-150715- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-210315T1700Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 715 PM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island, Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remain mindful of cold water temperatures. Rapid onset hypothermia will occur to anyone who is exposed to the cold water, which is currently 45 to 50 degrees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532-533-540>542-150715- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-210315T1600Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 715 PM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD, Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD and Eastern Bay. * WHEN...Until noon EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remain mindful of cold water temperatures. Rapid onset hypothermia will occur to anyone who is exposed to the cold water, which is currently 45 to 50 degrees. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 4:01 AM EDT | Red Flag Warning | LWX | Arlington, Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Frederick, Greene and 10 more | 18 hr |
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