Marine Weather Message Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
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WHUS71 KLWX 211803
MWWLWX
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
203 PM EDT Thu Mar 21 2024
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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-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
203 PM EDT Thu Mar 21 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15
kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20
to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Chester River
to Queenstown MD, and Eastern Bay.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through
Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
ANZ533-220000-
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Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
203 PM EDT Thu Mar 21 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds around 10
kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds
Saturday morning becoming north by Saturday evening 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through
Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
ANZ534-537-541-543-220000-
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Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
203 PM EDT Thu Mar 21 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds around 10
kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds
Saturday morning becoming north by Saturday evening 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, 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 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through
Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
ANZ535-538-220000-
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/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.A.0007.240323T2200Z-240324T1600Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
203 PM EDT Thu Mar 21 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds around 10
kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to
25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, and
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through
Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
ANZ536-220000-
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Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
203 PM EDT Thu Mar 21 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds around 10
kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through
Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
ANZ542-220000-
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Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
203 PM EDT Thu Mar 21 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds around 10
kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE...Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through
Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
DHOF