{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.061e161d6f7bf5e341473994a2df22ab720733e0.002.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Watch issued September 21 at 4:00PM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM 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%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.061e161d6f7bf5e341473994a2df22ab720733e0.002.2","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":189,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Watch: Gale Watch issued September 21 at 4:00PM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA; Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island\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 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to\n40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible.\n\n* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,\nand Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding\nBloodsworth Island.\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 Thursday afternoon.\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."}