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Action: New Issued At: 2026-06-17 08:33:44 859 WHUS71 KLWX 171333 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ANZ530-535-172145- /O.EXB.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260618T0400Z-260618T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.A.0008.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- 933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * 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. && $$ ANZ536-537-172145- /O.EXB.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260618T0400Z-260619T0000Z/ Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- 933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ531-538-172145- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260617T2000Z-260618T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.A.0008.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- 933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * 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. && $$ ANZ532>534-539>543-172145- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260617T2000Z-260619T0000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2026-06-17 08:33:44 859 WHUS71 KLWX 171333 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ANZ530-535-172145- /O.EXB.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260618T0400Z-260618T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.A.0008.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- 933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * 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. && $$ ANZ536-537-172145- /O.EXB.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260618T0400Z-260619T0000Z/ Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- 933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ531-538-172145- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260617T2000Z-260618T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.A.0008.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- 933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * 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. && $$ ANZ532>534-539>543-172145- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260617T2000Z-260619T0000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-17 16:22:58 728 WHUS71 KLWX 172122 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 522 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ANZ530-535-180530- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260618T0400Z-260618T1300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0008.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- 522 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * 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. && $$ ANZ531-538-180530- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-260618T1300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0008.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- 522 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ532>534-539>543-180530- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 522 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ536-537-180530- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260618T0400Z-260619T0000Z/ Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- 522 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-17 16:22:58 728 WHUS71 KLWX 172122 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 522 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ANZ530-535-180530- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260618T0400Z-260618T1300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0008.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- 522 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * 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. && $$ ANZ531-538-180530- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-260618T1300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0008.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- 522 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ532>534-539>543-180530- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 522 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ536-537-180530- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260618T0400Z-260619T0000Z/ Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- 522 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-06-17 20:39:06 416 WHUS71 KLWX 180138 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 938 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ANZ530-535-180945- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260618T0400Z-260618T1300Z/ /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0008.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0012.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- 938 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ ANZ531-538-180945- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-260618T1300Z/ /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0008.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0012.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- 938 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532>534-539>543-180945- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 938 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ536-537-180945- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260618T0400Z-260619T0000Z/ Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- 938 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-06-17 20:39:06 416 WHUS71 KLWX 180138 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 938 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ANZ530-535-180945- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260618T0400Z-260618T1300Z/ /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0008.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0012.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- 938 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ ANZ531-538-180945- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-260618T1300Z/ /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0008.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0012.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- 938 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532>534-539>543-180945- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 938 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ536-537-180945- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260618T0400Z-260619T0000Z/ Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- 938 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||