Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
727 PM EST Wed Feb 4 2026

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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-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
727 PM EST Wed Feb 4 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25
  to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA,
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, and
  Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
  Island.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST Thursday.
  For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through late
  Saturday 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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