Gale Warning issued January 1 at 1:06PM EST until January 1 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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Jan 1, 2025

* WHAT…For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory,
west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE…Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA,
and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
Point VA.

* WHEN…For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM EST this evening. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 3 PM EST
Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.

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