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

ANZ535-536-538-542-170415-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-251116T2300Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0165.251116T2300Z-251117T2300Z/
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-
308 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds
  10 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 Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ530>533-537-539>541-170415-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-251117T0500Z/
/O.CON.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-
308 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, northwest 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 Gale Warning, until midnight EST tonight. For
  the 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.

&&

$$

ANZ534-543-170415-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-251117T1100Z/
/O.CON.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-
308 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 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 Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Monday. For the
  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.

&&

$$