{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.061e161d6f7bf5e341473994a2df22ab720733e0.001.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Watch issued September 21 at 4:00PM EDT until September 24 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-21","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.061e161d6f7bf5e341473994a2df22ab720733e0.001.2","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC"},"word_count":222,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Watch: Gale Watch issued September 21 at 4:00PM EDT until September 24 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD; Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA; Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River; Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD\n**Issued by:** NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC\n**Sent:** 2026-09-21T16:00:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-21T16:00:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-22T00:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25\nkt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For\nthe Gale Watch, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to\n35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible.\n\n* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD,\nTidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank\nRiver to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and\nPatuxent River to Broomes Island MD.\n\n* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to\n6 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning\nthrough late Wednesday night.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could\ncapsize or damage vessels.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible\nhazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter\ncourse, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves."}