Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: 13NM ESE Baltimore MD

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1254 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

ANZ530>533-538>541-221500-
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/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0014.260123T1700Z-260123T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.A.0003.260123T2300Z-260124T1100Z/
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-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
1254 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south to southwest
  winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming northwest
  this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest
  winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch,
  northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Drum Point MD, Patapsco River
  including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD,
  Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little
  Choptank River.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 6
  PM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through
  late Friday 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.

&&

$$



Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1254 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

ANZ530>533-538>541-221500-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260122T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0014.260123T1700Z-260123T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.A.0003.260123T2300Z-260124T1100Z/
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-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
1254 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south to southwest
  winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming northwest
  this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest
  winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch,
  northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Drum Point MD, Patapsco River
  including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD,
  Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little
  Choptank River.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 6
  PM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through
  late Friday 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.

&&

$$



Gale Watch

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1254 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

ANZ530>533-538>541-221500-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260122T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0014.260123T1700Z-260123T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.A.0003.260123T2300Z-260124T1100Z/
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-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
1254 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south to southwest
  winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming northwest
  this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest
  winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch,
  northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Drum Point MD, Patapsco River
  including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD,
  Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little
  Choptank River.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 6
  PM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through
  late Friday 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.

&&

$$