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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
222 PM EST Tue Nov 11 2025

ANZ530>534-536>543-120330-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-251111T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0161.251111T2300Z-251112T0700Z/
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-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
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-
222 PM EST Tue Nov 11 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point
  VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
  Point VA.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 2 AM EST
  Wednesday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ535-120330-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-251111T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0161.251111T2300Z-251112T0700Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
222 PM EST Tue Nov 11 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 5 to
  10 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 2 AM EST
  Wednesday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$