URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
229 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023 MDZ001-003-501-502-VAZ025>031-503-504-507-508-WVZ050>053-055- 501>506-010230- /O.UPG.KLWX.HW.A.0002.230401T1200Z-230402T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.HW.W.0002.230401T1200Z-230402T0600Z/ Garrett-Washington-Extreme Western Allegany- Central and Eastern Allegany-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah- Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Western Highland-Eastern Highland- Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge- Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Western Grant- Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton- Eastern Pendleton- Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville, Hagerstown, Frostburg, Cumberland, Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson, New Market, Winchester, Luray, Shenandoah, Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville, Hightown, Monterey, Big Meadows, Wintergreen, Romney, Paw Paw, Martinsburg, Charles Town, Shepherdstown, Moorefield, Bayard, Mount Storm, Petersburg, Elk Garden, Antioch, Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville, Russelldale, Headsville, Fort Ashby, Riverton, Brandywine, Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, and Sugar Grove 229 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ... HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT... Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph during the day Saturday, strongest gusts at higher elevations, becoming northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph Saturday evening and night.
* WHERE... Portions of north-central and western Maryland, central and northwest Virginia, and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia.
* WHEN... From 8 AM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday. The strongest winds are expected Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS... Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1152 AM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ANZ531>534-537-539>541-543-010000- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-230401T1000Z/ /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0010.230401T1000Z-230402T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0015.230401T1000Z-230402T0400Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- 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- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1152 AM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ... SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY... ... GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT... For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE... Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN... For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night.
* IMPACTS... Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... The strongest winds are most likely near the shore during the day Saturday, peaking over all waters Saturday evening when near storm force winds are possible. 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.
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
207 PM EDT Thu Mar 30 2023 ANZ531>534-537-539>541-543-310215- /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0064.230331T0500Z-230401T1000Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.A.0010.230401T1000Z-230402T0400Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- 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- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 207 PM EDT Thu Mar 30 2023 ... SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY... ... GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT... For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible.
* WHERE... Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN... For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM Friday to 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS... Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
236 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ANZ530-535-536-538-010245- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-230401T1000Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0015.230401T1000Z-230401T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SR.W.0001.230401T2200Z-230402T0600Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- 236 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ... SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY... ... GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT SATURDAY... ... STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT... For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Storm Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt.
* WHERE... Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor.
* WHEN... For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Saturday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS... Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... The strongest winds are most likely near the shore during the day Saturday, peaking over all waters Saturday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
