Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
497 FZUS71 KLWX 111046 MWSLWX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 646 AM EDT Fri Sep 11 2026 ANZ531>534-111300- 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- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- 646 AM EDT Fri Sep 11 2026 ...NORTHERLY GUSTS TO AROUND 20 KNOTS... Recent buoy observations have indicated gusts have begun to approach 20 knots over the upper and middle portions of the Chesapeake Bay. This will likely continue, particularly as rain showers track in from the I-95 corridor. These elevated gusts could persist another couple of hours. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating small craft, should exercise extra caution or consider altering navigating plans due to these conditions. $$ BRO