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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1016 AM EDT Sun Mar 17 2024

ANZ531-532-539-172230-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-240317T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0053.240318T0200Z-240318T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
1016 AM EDT Sun Mar 17 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft
  Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to North Beach
  MD, and Chester River to Queenstown MD.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this
  evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this
  evening to 6 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest gusts during the day today
  are most likely near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ533-540-541-172230-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-240317T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0053.240318T0200Z-240318T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
1016 AM EDT Sun Mar 17 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 5 to 10
  kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory,
  northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD,
  Eastern Bay and Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little
  Choptank River.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this
  evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this
  evening to 6 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest gusts during the day today
  are most likely near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ534-537-543-172230-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-240317T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0053.240318T0500Z-240318T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1016 AM EDT Sun Mar 17 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 5 to 10
  kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft
  Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and
  Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
  Island.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this
  evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 6
  PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest gusts during the day today
  are most likely near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ530-535-536-538-542-172230-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-240317T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0053.240318T1300Z-240318T2200Z/
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-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
1016 AM EDT Sun Mar 17 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft
  Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
  Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Patapsco River
  including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River to Broomes
  Island MD.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this
  evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 6
  PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest gusts during the day today
  are most likely near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


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