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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
122 PM EST Mon Nov 10 2025

ANZ536-110230-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0160.000000T0000Z-251111T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0024.251111T1100Z-251111T2300Z/
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
122 PM EST Mon Nov 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, west winds 15
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD.

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

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
122 PM EST Mon Nov 10 2025

ANZ535-110230-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0160.000000T0000Z-251111T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0024.251111T1100Z-251111T2300Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
122 PM EST Mon Nov 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15
  kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Warning, west winds 10
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.

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

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
122 PM EST Mon Nov 10 2025

ANZ530>534-537-539>541-543-110230-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0160.000000T0000Z-251111T0500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0024.251111T0500Z-251111T2300Z/
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-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
122 PM EST Mon Nov 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay main channel north of Smith Point VA,
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester
  River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to
  Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound
  and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EST
  tonight. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 PM
  EST 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.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
122 PM EST Mon Nov 10 2025

ANZ538-542-110230-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0160.000000T0000Z-251111T0500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0024.251111T0500Z-251111T2300Z/
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
122 PM EST Mon Nov 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, west winds 15
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor and Patuxent
  River to Broomes Island MD.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EST
  tonight. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 PM
  EST 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.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
Issued by National Weather Service Raleigh NC
118 PM EST Mon Nov 10 2025

ANZ630-110400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0121.000000T0000Z-251111T0900Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0024.251111T0900Z-251111T2100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
118 PM EST Mon Nov 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Tuesday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 4 PM EST Tuesday.

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

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.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
Issued by National Weather Service Raleigh NC
118 PM EST Mon Nov 10 2025

ANZ631-632-110400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0121.000000T0000Z-251111T0900Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0024.251111T0900Z-251111T2100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
118 PM EST Mon Nov 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point
  Comfort VA and Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little
  Creek VA.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Tuesday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 4 PM EST Tuesday.

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

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.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
Issued by National Weather Service Raleigh NC
118 PM EST Mon Nov 10 2025

ANZ650-652-654-110400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0121.251110T2100Z-251111T0900Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0024.251111T0900Z-251112T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
118 PM EST Mon Nov 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 5 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 5 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
  VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
  Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island
  to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon
  to 4 AM EST Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM
  EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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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