Marine Weather Message Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
447 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024
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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-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
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-
447 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES ARE CANCELLED...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt through
about 8 PM, becoming south and increasing to 15 to 25 kt with
gusts to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 feet from about 8 PM to 2 AM.
Winds will become southwest 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt
between about 2 AM and 10 AM Friday, then increase to 15 to 25
kt with gusts to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 feet through Saturday.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point VA to Pooles Island MD
and adjoining estuaries, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD
to Smith Point VA.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Saturday.
* 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 severe conditions.
&&
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ANZ530-535-536-120500-
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/O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0009.240412T2200Z-240413T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
447 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt through
about 8 PM, becoming south and increasing to 15 to 25 kt with
gusts to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 feet from about 8 PM to 2 AM.
Winds will become southwest 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt
between about 2 AM and 10 AM Friday, then increase to 15 to 25
kt with gusts to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 feet through Saturday.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
and Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Saturday.
* 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 severe conditions.
&&
$$
DHOF