Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
251 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
ANZ533-537-542-270300-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260927T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0150.260927T0200Z-260927T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
251 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory,
northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2
to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT
Sunday.
* 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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
251 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
ANZ535-536-538-270300-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-260927T2200Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
251 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday.
* 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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
251 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
ANZ531-532-539-540-270300-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260927T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KLWX.SC.Y.0148.260927T0200Z-260927T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
251 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds around 20 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft
Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to North Beach
MD, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Eastern Bay.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT
Sunday.
* 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
251 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
ANZ530-541-270300-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260927T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0150.260927T0200Z-260927T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
251 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to
20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Choptank
River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT
Sunday.
* 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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