LAUREL, Del. - The Department of Transportation announces the closure of Woodland Ferry on Friday 5/26 & Monday 5/29.
Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday 5/30 at 7:00 a.m.
A mix of clouds and sun this morning followed by increasing clouds with showers developing this afternoon. High 77F. Winds ENE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%..
Cloudy with occasional showers. Low 63F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Updated: September 15, 2025 @ 10:18 am
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through late Tuesday night. * 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. &&
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through late Tuesday night. * 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. &&
Woodland Ferry
News Producer
{{description}}
Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.
Not home to watch today's news? Sign up for WBOC's daily headlines to keep up with the latest across Delmarva, sent straight to your inbox.
Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup.
Error! There was an error processing your request.