Watches, Warnings & Advisories
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 427 AM EST Tue Dec 2 2025 ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508- VAZ053>057-527-030930- 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- 427 AM EST Tue Dec 2 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...Today and Tonight A brief wintry mix with light snow/sleet accumulations is possible west of I-95 before sunrise this morning. A Gale Warning is in effect from this afternoon through tonight. Strong wind gusts are possible in the lower Potomac River south of Cobb Island, and the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding bays and tributaries south of North Beach. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday Slight Winter Storm threat for a wintry mix of snow and freezing rain Friday into Friday night. If this threat materializes, then travel disruptions are possible. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. $$
Marine Weather Statement
Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 856 AM EST Tue Dec 2 2025 ANZ532>534-536-537-540>543-022000- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 856 AM EST Tue Dec 2 2025 ...BRIEF PERIOD OF GUSTY WINDS POSSIBLE MIDDAY THROUGH EARLY THIS AFTERNOON... A brief period of northerly to northwesterly wind gusts to around 20 knots is possible for a time around midday through early this afternoon as low pressure passes by to the south. More persistent and higher wind gusts are expected later this afternoon when Small Craft Advisories and Gale Warnings go into effect. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should exercise extra caution if navigating the waters during this time. $$ DHOF
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 826 AM EST Tue Dec 2 2025 ANZ533-534-537-541>543-022130- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0027.251202T2000Z-251203T0900Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- 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- 826 AM EST Tue Dec 2 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Wednesday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$