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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
152 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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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-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
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-
152 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt and waves 2
  to 4 feet through 4 AM. Winds will become southwest 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts to 25 kt between about 4 AM and 10 AM Friday, then
  increase to 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4
  feet through Saturday.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
  and Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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 severe conditions.

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