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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1232 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

ANZ530>532-539-540-160145-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0164.251115T2300Z-251116T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0018.251116T1100Z-251116T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0025.251116T1100Z-251117T0500Z/
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-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
1232 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest
  winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Chester River
  to Queenstown MD, and Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to
  6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Sunday to
  midnight EST Sunday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ535-538-160145-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0164.251115T2300Z-251116T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0018.251116T1100Z-251116T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0025.251116T1100Z-251116T2300Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
1232 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest
  winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD and
  Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ533-537-541-160145-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0164.251115T2300Z-251116T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0025.251116T1100Z-251117T0500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
1232 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY
NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD,
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and
  Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to
  6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Sunday to
  midnight EST Sunday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ534-543-160145-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0164.251115T2300Z-251116T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0025.251116T1100Z-251117T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1232 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to
  6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Sunday to 6
  AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ536-542-160145-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0164.251115T2300Z-251116T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0025.251116T1100Z-251116T2300Z/
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
1232 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest
  winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD and
  Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.

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

* 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.

&&

$$