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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1214 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025

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/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0025.251116T1100Z-251116T2300Z/
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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-
1214 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to
  15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest
  winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the
  second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with
  gusts up to 30 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST
  early this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this
  morning to 6 PM EST this evening. For the second Small Craft
  Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0164.000000T0000Z-251116T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0025.251116T1100Z-251117T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0165.251117T0500Z-251117T2300Z/
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-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
1214 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to
  15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest
  winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft
  expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to
  20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Drum Point MD, Tidal Potomac
  from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to
  Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD
  and the Little Choptank River.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST
  early this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this
  morning to midnight EST tonight. For the second Small Craft
  Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0025.251116T1100Z-251117T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0165.251117T1100Z-251117T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1214 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM
EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning,
  northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2
  to 4 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory,
  northwest winds 15 to 25 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 first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST
  early this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this
  morning to 6 AM EST Monday. For the second Small Craft
  Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

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