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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-04 18:27:53 669 WHUS71 KLWX 050027 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 727 PM EST Wed Feb 4 2026 ANZ533-534-537-543-050830- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260205T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1000Z/ 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. && $$ ANZ530>532-535-536-538>542-050830- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1000Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 727 PM EST Wed Feb 4 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From late Friday night through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ BELAK Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-04 18:27:53 669 WHUS71 KLWX 050027 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 727 PM EST Wed Feb 4 2026 ANZ533-534-537-543-050830- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260205T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1000Z/ 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. && $$ ANZ530>532-535-536-538>542-050830- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1000Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 727 PM EST Wed Feb 4 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From late Friday night through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ BELAK Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 03:56:04 443 WHUS71 KLWX 050955 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 455 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ANZ534-537-543-051800- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260205T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ 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- 455 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING 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. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point 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 this evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through late Saturday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. 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. && $$ ANZ533-051800- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260205T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- 455 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 10 kt. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ530>532-535-536-538>542-051800- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1000Z/ 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- 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-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 455 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 03:56:04 443 WHUS71 KLWX 050955 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 455 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ANZ534-537-543-051800- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260205T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ 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- 455 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING 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. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point 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 this evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through late Saturday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. 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. && $$ ANZ533-051800- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260205T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- 455 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 10 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 to Drum Point MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. 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. && $$ ANZ530>532-535-536-538>542-051800- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1000Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 455 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From late Friday night through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 03:56:04 443 WHUS71 KLWX 050955 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 455 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ANZ534-537-543-051800- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260205T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ 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- 455 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING 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. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point 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 this evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through late Saturday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. 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. && $$ ANZ533-051800- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260205T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- 455 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 10 kt. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ530>532-535-536-538>542-051800- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1000Z/ 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- 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-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 455 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 08:25:42 083 WHUS71 KLWX 051425 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 925 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ANZ534-537-543-052230- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260205T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1000Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ 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- 925 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING 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 4 to 7 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point 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 this evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through late Saturday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. 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. && $$ ANZ533-052230- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260205T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- 925 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 10 kt. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. 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. && $$ ANZ530>532-535-536-538>542-052230- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1000Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 925 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From late Friday night through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 08:25:42 083 WHUS71 KLWX 051425 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 925 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ANZ534-537-543-052230- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260205T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1000Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ 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- 925 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING 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 4 to 7 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point 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 this evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through late Saturday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. 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. && $$ ANZ533-052230- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260205T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- 925 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 10 kt. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ530>532-535-536-538>542-052230- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1000Z/ 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- 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-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 925 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 08:25:42 083 WHUS71 KLWX 051425 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 925 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ANZ534-537-543-052230- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260205T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1000Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ 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- 925 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING 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 4 to 7 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point 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 this evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through late Saturday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. 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. && $$ ANZ533-052230- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260205T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- 925 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 10 kt. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. 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. && $$ ANZ530>532-535-536-538>542-052230- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1000Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 925 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From late Friday night through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-05 14:25:20 905 WHUS71 KLWX 052024 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 324 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ANZ534-537-543-060430- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260205T2300Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ 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- 324 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point 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 Gale Watch, from late Friday night through late Saturday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. 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. && $$ ANZ533-060430- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260205T2300Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- 324 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD. * WHEN...From late Friday night through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ530>532-535-536-538>542-060430- /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1100Z/ 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- 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-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 324 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...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. && $$ DHOF Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-05 14:25:20 905 WHUS71 KLWX 052024 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 324 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ANZ534-537-543-060430- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260205T2300Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ 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- 324 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point 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 Gale Watch, from late Friday night through late Saturday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. 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. && $$ ANZ533-060430- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260205T2300Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- 324 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD. * WHEN...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. && $$ ANZ530>532-535-536-538>542-060430- /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 324 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From late Friday night through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ DHOF Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-05 14:25:20 905 WHUS71 KLWX 052024 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 324 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ANZ534-537-543-060430- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260205T2300Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ 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- 324 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point 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 Gale Watch, from late Friday night through late Saturday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. 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. && $$ ANZ533-060430- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260205T2300Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- 324 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD. * WHEN...From late Friday night through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ530>532-535-536-538>542-060430- /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1100Z/ 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- 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-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 324 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...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. && $$ DHOF Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 20:30:29 883 WHUS71 KLWX 060230 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 930 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ANZ534-537-543-061030- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 930 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through late Saturday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ530>533-535-536-538>542-061030- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1100Z/ 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- 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-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 930 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Drum Point MD. * WHEN...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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 20:30:29 883 WHUS71 KLWX 060230 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 930 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ANZ534-537-543-061030- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 930 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through late Saturday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ530>533-535-536-538>542-061030- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1100Z/ 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- 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-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 930 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Drum Point MD. * WHEN...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. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-06 00:39:05 764 WHUS71 KLWX 060638 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 138 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ANZ534-537-543-061445- /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SR.W.0001.260207T1100Z-260207T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0006.260207T0700Z-260207T1100Z/ /O.UPG.KLWX.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.UP.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ 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- 138 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point 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 Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 AM EST Saturday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ532-533-542-061445- /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SR.W.0001.260207T1100Z-260207T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0006.260207T0700Z-260207T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.UP.Y.0004.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 138 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Drum Point MD, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 AM EST Saturday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-535-536-538>541-061445- /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SR.W.0001.260207T1100Z-260207T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0006.260207T0700Z-260207T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- 138 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 AM EST Saturday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-06 00:39:05 764 WHUS71 KLWX 060638 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 138 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ANZ534-537-543-061445- /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SR.W.0001.260207T1100Z-260207T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0006.260207T0700Z-260207T1100Z/ /O.UPG.KLWX.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.UP.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ 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- 138 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point 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 Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 AM EST Saturday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ532-533-542-061445- /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SR.W.0001.260207T1100Z-260207T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0006.260207T0700Z-260207T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.UP.Y.0004.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 138 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Drum Point MD, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 AM EST Saturday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-535-536-538>541-061445- /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SR.W.0001.260207T1100Z-260207T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0006.260207T0700Z-260207T1100Z/ 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-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- 138 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy 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 Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 AM EST Saturday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-06 00:39:05 764 WHUS71 KLWX 060638 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 138 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ANZ534-537-543-061445- /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SR.W.0001.260207T1100Z-260207T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0006.260207T0700Z-260207T1100Z/ /O.UPG.KLWX.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.UP.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ 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- 138 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point 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 Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 AM EST Saturday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ532-533-542-061445- /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SR.W.0001.260207T1100Z-260207T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0006.260207T0700Z-260207T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.UP.Y.0004.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 138 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Drum Point MD, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 AM EST Saturday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-535-536-538>541-061445- /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0005.260207T0900Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SR.W.0001.260207T1100Z-260207T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0006.260207T0700Z-260207T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- 138 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 AM EST Saturday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||