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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1220 AM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

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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-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
1220 AM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Tidal Potomac
  from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, Patapsco River including
  Baltimore Harbor, 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 Watch, from Sunday morning
  through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

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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-
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-
1220 AM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds this evening becoming west overnight 15
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point
  VA, Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA,
  Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River,
  Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the
  inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

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