Weather Alerts- Baltimore, Maryland

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Baltimore/Washington - MD, US, National Weather Service

Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Drum Point MD

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Drum Point MD. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southwest winds accompanying a squall line may bring brief gale-force gusts early this morning. This will be followed by a brief drop in winds in the mid- morning hours before winds jump back up to gale-force, but this time out of the west-northwest in the afternoon. 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 hazardous conditions.