{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.5399ed8c5512519b57c946ebbb4d92191f20b615.003.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Warning issued September 25 at 5:55PM EDT until September 26 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-25","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.5399ed8c5512519b57c946ebbb4d92191f20b615.003.1","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":178,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Warning: Gale Warning issued September 25 at 5:55PM EDT until September 26 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** 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; Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD; Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island\n**Issued by:** NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC\n**Sent:** 2026-09-25T17:55:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-25T17:55:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-26T02:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves\n3 to 6 ft.\n\n* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA,\nTidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Patuxent\nRiver to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland\nwaters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.\n\n* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Saturday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could\ncapsize or damage vessels.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.\nRemain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the\nvessel for hazardous conditions."}