Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
881 FZUS71 KLWX 121342 MWSLWX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 942 AM EDT Sat Sep 12 2026 ANZ530>533-535-536-538>542-121700- Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- 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- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 942 AM EDT Sat Sep 12 2026 ...OCCASIONAL SOUTHEASTERLY GUSTS TO NEAR 20 KNOTS... * WHAT...Southeast winds around 10 with occasional gusts up to 20 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Drum Point MD, and Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...Through midday. * IMPACTS...Conditions may be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should exercise extra caution if navigating the waters during this time. $$ DHOF