Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA

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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
941 PM EDT Mon May 27 2024

ANZ531-280150-
/O.CAN.KLWX.MA.W.0053.000000T0000Z-240528T0200Z/
941 PM EDT Mon May 27 2024

...THE SPECIAL MARINE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The affected areas were...
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD...

The thunderstorm has moved out of the warned area and no longer
poses a significant threat to boaters.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for the adjacent
coastal waters.

&&

LAT...LON 3904 7624 3905 7630 3914 7628 3915 7628
      3914 7626
TIME...MOT...LOC 0140Z 270DEG 17KT 3928 7579

$$

ANZ539-280200-
/O.CON.KLWX.MA.W.0053.000000T0000Z-240528T0200Z/
941 PM EDT Mon May 27 2024

...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM EDT...

For the following areas...
Chester River to Queenstown MD...

At 940 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts
was located 14 nm southeast of Turkey Point, moving east at 15 knots.

HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small
         hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by
         suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel.
         Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
         hazardous seas.

Locations impacted include...
Rock Hall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for the adjacent
coastal waters.

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.

Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily
overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor
immediately.

&&

LAT...LON 3904 7624 3905 7630 3914 7628 3915 7628
      3914 7626
TIME...MOT...LOC 0140Z 270DEG 17KT 3928 7579

WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...>34KTS

$$

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