NWS Marine Forecast

   ANZ500-272000-  1058 AM EDT Thu Aug 27 2026      .SYNOPSIS FOR THE TIDAL POTOMAC AND MD PORTION OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY...    A cold front will approach from the northwest this afternoon and  eventually pass to the southeast by early Saturday. High pressure  will build north of the area this weekend. There is the potential  for some gusty thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening today, and  again on Friday, which may necessitate Special Marine Warnings.    $$

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   ANZ539-272000-  Chester River to Queenstown MD-  1058 AM EDT Thu Aug 27 2026    SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING    REST OF TODAY  S winds 10 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.  A chance of showers. A slight chance of tstms late this morning,  then a chance of tstms this afternoon.  TONIGHT  S winds 5 to 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the evening.  Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.  FRI  NW winds around 5 kt. Waves flat. A chance of showers and  tstms.  FRI NIGHT  N winds around 5 kt. Waves flat. A chance of showers  and tstms.  SAT  NE winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.  SAT NIGHT  SE winds 5 kt. Waves flat.  SUN  S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.  MON  SW winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.    Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.    $$