NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DCGL.A 0011October 15, 2026
Gale Watch: 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 and 2 more
The National Weather Service office in Baltimore MD/Washington issued a gale watch for 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 and 2 more, in force until 6:00 a.m. local time on October 18. It was the 11th gale watch the NWS office in Baltimore MD/Washington issued in 2026.
Watch
In force for 24 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Baltimore MD/Washington DC
- Area
- 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 and 2 more
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 8:58 p.m. EDT, October 15, 2026
- In force from
- 6:00 a.m. EDT, October 17, 2026
- Expires
- 6:00 a.m. EDT, October 18, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KLWX GL.A 0011
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy 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 Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Friday to 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
What the agency told people to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous wind and waves.
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