Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA

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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
930 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025

ANZ533-534-537-541>543-180230-
930 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS...

The areas affected include...
  Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA...
  Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD...
  Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River...
  Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD...
  Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
  Island...
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA...

At 930 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located
near Solomons Island, moving southeast at 20 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor
immediately until this storm passes.

&&

LAT...LON 3816 7675 3807 7633 3838 7658 3834 7643
      3866 7636 3860 7605 3859 7605 3863 7625
      3861 7627 3831 7623 3831 7622 3839 7623
      3840 7623 3822 7604 3836 7586 3814 7596
      3814 7581 3790 7591 3789 7624

$$

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