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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
145 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

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Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
145 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0020.250916T1000Z-250917T0100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
145 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25
  kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD and
  Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Tuesday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 9 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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/O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0013.250916T0600Z-250917T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0020.250916T1000Z-250917T0100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
145 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25
  kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds
  20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft
  expected.

* 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 6 AM EDT Tuesday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 9 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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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-
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-
145 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO
6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
  Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River
  including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD,
  and Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$