Marine Weather Message Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1106 PM EDT Thu Mar 21 2024
ANZ533-534-537-541>543-221115-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0007.240323T1200Z-240324T1600Z/
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-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1106 PM EDT Thu Mar 21 2024
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...North winds 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...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.
&&
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ANZ530>532-535-536-538>540-221115-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0007.240323T2200Z-240324T1600Z/
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-
1106 PM EDT Thu Mar 21 2024
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...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...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.
&&
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