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

ANZ533-534-537-543-041730-
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0023.260204T1500Z-260205T2300Z/
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-
426 AM EST Wed Feb 4 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.

* 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...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

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