NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DCGL.W 0015October 10, 2026
Gale Warning: Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island
The National Weather Service office in Baltimore MD/Washington issued a gale warning for Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island, in force until 11:00 a.m. local time on October 11. It was the 15th gale warning the NWS office in Baltimore MD/Washington issued in 2026.
Warning
In force for 6 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Baltimore MD/Washington DC
- Area
- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 3:12 p.m. EDT, October 10, 2026
- In force from
- 5:00 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
- Expires
- 11:00 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KLWX GL.W 0015
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast 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, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 11 AM EDT Sunday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
What the agency told people to do
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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