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Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
733 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

Tidal Potomac River and Maryland portion of Chesapeake Bay.

Forecasts of wave heights do not include effects of wind direction
relative to tidal currents. Expect higher waves when winds are
blowing against the tidal flow.

ANZ500-230800-
733 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

.SYNOPSIS FOR THE TIDAL POTOMAC AND MD PORTION OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY...

A frontal system will stall over the area today. A strong front and
area of low pressure over the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest will
approach the area during the early or middle part of the week. High
pressure will follow mid to late week.

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ANZ535-230800-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head-
733 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Patchy drizzle this
evening.
.MON...SE winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.MON NIGHT...SE winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Widespread
drizzle.
.TUE...E winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Numerous showers
with areas of drizzle.
.WED...SE winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers
and tstms.
.THU...E winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and
tstms in the morning.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ536-230800-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island-
733 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Patchy drizzle this
evening.
.MON...SE winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.MON NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle and
scattered showers.
.WED...SE winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms.
.THU...SE winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. A chance of showers and
tstms in the morning.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ537-230800-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island to Smith Point-
733 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

.TONIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.MON...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Patchy drizzle.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.WED...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and
tstms.
.THU...S winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming E after midnight. Waves 1 ft. A
chance of showers and tstms in the morning.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ530-230800-
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island-
733 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

.TONIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.MON...E winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Patchy drizzle.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Widespread drizzle.
.WED...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers
and tstms.
.THU...SE winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming W in the afternoon, then
becoming N. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms in the
morning.
.FRI...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ531-230800-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point-
733 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.MON...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE...E winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft. Widespread drizzle.
.WED...SE winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and
tstms.
.THU...S winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming N after midnight. Waves 1 ft. A
chance of showers and tstms in the morning.
.FRI...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ538-230800-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
733 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.
.MON...SE winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Numerous showers with
areas of drizzle.
.WED...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers
and tstms.
.THU...S winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. A chance of showers and
tstms in the morning.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ539-230800-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
733 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

.TONIGHT...E winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.
.MON...E winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Widespread drizzle.
.WED...SE winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and
tstms.
.THU...S winds 5 kt...becoming N after midnight. Waves 1 ft. A
chance of showers and tstms in the morning.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ532-230800-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach-
733 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

.TONIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.MON...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE...E winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Widespread
drizzle.
.WED...SE winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms.
.THU...S winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming NE after midnight. Waves 1 ft.
A chance of showers and tstms in the morning.
.FRI...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ540-230800-
Eastern Bay-
733 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

.TONIGHT...E winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.
.MON...E winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Patchy drizzle.
.TUE...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE NIGHT...E winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Widespread drizzle.
.WED...SE winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and drizzle.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and
tstms.
.THU...SW winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming NE after midnight. Waves 1 ft.
A chance of showers and tstms in the morning.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ533-230800-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point-
733 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

.TONIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.MON...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Patchy drizzle.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Areas of
drizzle.
.WED...SE winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and drizzle.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and
tstms.
.THU...S winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming NE after midnight. Waves 1 ft.
A chance of showers and tstms in the morning.
.FRI...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ541-230800-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
733 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

.TONIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.MON...E winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Patchy drizzle.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Patchy drizzle.
.TUE...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.WED...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and
tstms.
.THU...SW winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming NE after midnight. Waves 1 ft.
A chance of showers and tstms in the morning.
.FRI...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ542-230800-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
733 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

.TONIGHT...E winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.
.MON...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Patchy drizzle.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.WED...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of drizzle.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and
tstms.
.THU...S winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming E after midnight. Waves 1 ft. A
chance of showers and tstms in the morning.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ534-230800-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point to Smith Point-
733 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

.TONIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.MON...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.WED...SE winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and
tstms.
.THU...S winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming E after midnight. Waves 1 to
2 ft. A chance of showers and tstms in the morning.
.FRI...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ543-230800-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island-
733 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

.TONIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.MON...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Patchy drizzle.
.TUE...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.TUE NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Areas of drizzle.
.WED...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of drizzle.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and
tstms.
.THU...S winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming E after midnight. Waves 1 ft. A
chance of showers and tstms in the morning.
.FRI...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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