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Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1038 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

Tidal Potomac River and Maryland portion of Chesapeake Bay.

Forecasts of wave heights do not include effects of wind direction
relative to tidal currents. Expect higher waves when winds are
blowing against the tidal flow.

ANZ500-090800-
1038 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

.SYNOPSIS FOR THE TIDAL POTOMAC AND MD PORTION OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY...

Multiple disturbances will pass through the area over the course of
the week bringing showers and thunderstorms. Precipitation chances
decrease into the weekend as high pressure nears the region. Small
Craft Advisories may be needed for portions of the waters Wednesday
through Friday.

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ANZ535-090800-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head-
1038 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

.REST OF TONIGHT...NW winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Scattered
showers with a slight chance of tstms.
.THU...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Showers likely with a chance
of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers
and tstms.
.SUN...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and
tstms through the night.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ536-090800-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island-
1038 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

.REST OF TONIGHT...NW winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Scattered
showers with a slight chance of tstms.
.THU...S winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming E late. Waves 1 ft. Showers
likely with a chance of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming SW late. Waves 1 ft. A
chance of showers.
.FRI...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers
and tstms.
.SUN...NW winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming W 5 kt after midnight. Waves
1 ft.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ537-090800-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island to Smith Point-
1038 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

.REST OF TONIGHT...W winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Scattered
showers with a slight chance of tstms.
.THU...SW winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming SE late. Waves 1 ft. Showers
likely with a chance of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming W late. Waves 1 ft. A
chance of showers.
.FRI...NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 10 kt. Waves 2 ft.
.SAT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.SUN...NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.MON...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ530-090800-
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island-
1038 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

.REST OF TONIGHT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Isolated
showers.
.THU...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Showers with a chance of
tstms.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.SUN...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ531-090800-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point-
1038 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

.REST OF TONIGHT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. Isolated
showers.
.THU...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Showers likely with a
chance of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of
showers.
.FRI...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.SAT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming SW in the afternoon. Waves
1 ft. A chance of showers.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.SUN...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers.
.MON...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ538-090800-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
1038 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

.REST OF TONIGHT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves flat. Isolated
showers.
.THU...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Showers likely with a chance
of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming SW in the afternoon. Waves
1 ft. A chance of showers.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.SUN...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers and tstms through the night.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ539-090800-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
1038 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

.REST OF TONIGHT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming N late. Waves 1 ft
or less. Isolated showers.
.THU...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Showers likely with a chance
of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 15 kt...diminishing to 5 to 10 kt in the late
evening and overnight. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.SUN...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers.
.MON...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ532-090800-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach-
1038 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

.REST OF TONIGHT...NW winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Isolated
showers.
.THU...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Showers likely with a chance
of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.SAT...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.SUN...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers
through the day, then a chance of showers and tstms in the evening.
.MON...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ540-090800-
Eastern Bay-
1038 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

.REST OF TONIGHT...NW winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Isolated
showers.
.THU...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Showers likely with a chance
of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.SUN...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.MON...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ533-090800-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point-
1038 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

.REST OF TONIGHT...NW winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Scattered
showers with a slight chance of tstms.
.THU...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Showers likely with a chance
of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of
showers.
.FRI...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 ft.
.SAT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of
showers.
.SUN...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers
through the night.
.MON...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ541-090800-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
1038 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

.REST OF TONIGHT...NW winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Isolated
showers.
.THU...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Showers likely with a chance
of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.SUN...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers.
.MON...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ542-090800-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
1038 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

.REST OF TONIGHT...W winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Scattered
showers with a slight chance of tstms.
.THU...S winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming E late. Waves 1 ft. Showers
likely with a chance of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.SUN...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers through
the night.
.MON...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ534-090800-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point to Smith Point-
1038 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

.REST OF TONIGHT...W winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Scattered
showers with a slight chance of tstms.
.THU...SW winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming SE late. Waves 1 ft. Showers
likely with a chance of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming SE 5 to 10 kt after
midnight, then becoming SW late. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI...NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft.
.SAT...NW winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming SW after midnight.
Waves 2 ft. A chance of showers.
.SUN...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 2 ft.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming S 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to
2 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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ANZ543-090800-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island-
1038 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

.REST OF TONIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming W late. Waves
1 ft. Scattered showers with a slight chance of tstms.
.THU...SW winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming SE late. Waves 1 ft. Showers
likely with a chance of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming SW after midnight.
Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers.
.SUN...NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.MON...SW winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming S after midnight. Waves 1 to
2 ft.

Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.

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