Watches, Warnings & Advisories



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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
402 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-
VAZ053>057-527-102015-
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-District of Columbia-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-
Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Central and Southeast Howard-
Southeast Harford-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
402 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Maryland portion of the
Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through
central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Frost is possible west of Interstate 95 tonight. A Frost Advisory
is in effect for southeast Harford and Cecil Counties.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Moderate tidal flooding is possible along vulnerable shoreline
Friday evening. The threat may linger through the weekend.

A Gale Watch is in effect Saturday night through Sunday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Gale Watch

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1235 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

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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-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
1235 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  waves 3 to 6 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay main channel north of Smith Point VA,
  Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Choptank
  River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

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