Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
886 FZUS71 KLWX 160346 MWSLWX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1146 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026 ANZ531>534-160600- 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- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- 1146 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026 ...OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO NEAR 20 KNOTS ACROSS THE CHESAPEAKE BAY... Recent marine buoy observations indicate some gusts just below 20 knots across wider waters of the Chesapeake Bay. These southerly winds will likely stay near advisory criteria for the next couple of hours. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating small craft, should exercise extra caution or consider altering navigating plans due to these conditions. $$ BRO