NWS Marine Forecast

   ANZ500-090800-  1247 PM EDT Sat Aug 8 2026      .SYNOPSIS FOR THE TIDAL POTOMAC AND MD PORTION OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY...    High pressure will be persistent off the east coast into early next  week. Shower and thunderstorm chances continue through Saturday  afternoon, before taking a brief reprieve Sunday into Monday. Daily  shower and storm chances return Tuesday through much of next week.  Gusty winds and frequent cloud to ground lightning will be the  primary threats with any storms. Special Marine Warnings will be a  possibility each day, with the highest chances over the northern  waters. However, anywhere on the waters will have a chance at  storms. Small Craft Advisories may be needed at times through  Saturday due to periods of southerly channeling.    $$

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   ANZ539-090800-  Chester River to Queenstown MD-  1247 PM EDT Sat Aug 8 2026    THIS AFTERNOON  SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Scattered showers  and tstms.  TONIGHT  SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Scattered showers and  tstms.  SUN  W winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.  SUN NIGHT  SW winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.  MON  W winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.  MON NIGHT  SW winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.  TUE  W winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. A chance of showers and  tstms.  WED  W winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A chance of showers  and tstms.    Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.    $$