Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1012 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

ANZ650-652-654-222315-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260222T2100Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SR.W.0003.260222T2100Z-260223T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
1012 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Storm
  Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and
  seas 8 to 15 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
  VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
  Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island
  to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Storm Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to
  1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
551 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

ANZ533-534-537-541-543-221900-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T1500Z-260222T2300Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/
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-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
551 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15
  kt with gusts to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
  northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2
  to 5 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, and
  Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
  Island.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM EST
  Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST
  Monday.

* 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.

&&

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
551 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-221900-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T2100Z-260223T0700Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T0700Z-260223T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
551 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
  northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
  Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River
  including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon
  to 2 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM
  EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$