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Gale Warning 0012
Issued by the Baltimore / Washington Forecast Office

Action Issued Starts Expiration
New 2026-06-17 20:39:06 2026-06-18 08:00:00 2026-06-18 19:00:00
New 2026-06-17 20:39:06 2026-06-18 08:00:00 2026-06-18 19:00:00
Continued 2026-06-17 22:31:54 2026-06-18 08:00:00 2026-06-18 19:00:00
Continued 2026-06-17 22:31:55 2026-06-18 08:00:00 2026-06-18 19:00:00
Continued 2026-06-18 05:41:38 2026-06-18 08:00:00 2026-06-18 19:00:00
Continued 2026-06-18 08:15:00 2026-06-18 19:00:00
Continued 2026-06-18 13:25:26 2026-06-18 19:00:00
Cancelled 2026-06-18 18:51:36 2026-06-18 19:00:00
Cancelled 2026-06-18 18:51:36 2026-06-18 19:00:00


Action: New
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: New
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: Continued
Issued At: 2026-06-17 22:31:54

577 
WHUS71 KLWX 180331
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1131 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

ANZ530-535-181145-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260618T0400Z-260618T1300Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0012.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
1131 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS 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.

&&

$$

ANZ531-538-181145-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-260618T1300Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0012.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
1131 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS 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>543-181145-
/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-
1131 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.

&&

$$

ANZ536-537-181145-
/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-
1131 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: Continued
Issued At: 2026-06-17 22:31:55

577 
WHUS71 KLWX 180331
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1131 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

ANZ530-535-181145-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260618T0400Z-260618T1300Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0012.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
1131 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS 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.

&&

$$

ANZ531-538-181145-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-260618T1300Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0012.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
1131 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS 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>543-181145-
/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-
1131 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.

&&

$$

ANZ536-537-181145-
/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-
1131 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: Continued
Issued At: 2026-06-18 05:41:38

193 
WHUS71 KLWX 181041
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
641 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

ANZ530-531-535-538-181845-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-260618T1300Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0012.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/
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-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
641 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ532>534-536-537-539>543-181845-
/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-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island 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-
641 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* 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.

&&

$$


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-06-18 08:15:00

938 
WHUS71 KLWX 181314
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
914 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

ANZ530-531-535-538-182115-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-260618T1300Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/
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-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
914 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Tidal 
  Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM EDT today.

* 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>534-536-537-539>543-182115-
/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-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island 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-
914 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* 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.

&&

$$


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-06-18 13:25:26

820 
WHUS71 KLWX 181825
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
225 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

ANZ530-531-535-538-190000-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/
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-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
225 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Tidal Potomac 
  from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, and Patapsco River 
  including Baltimore Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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>534-536-537-539>543-190230-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-260619T0400Z/
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-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island 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-
225 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point 
  VA, 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 midnight EDT tonight.

* 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: Cancelled
Issued At: 2026-06-18 18:51:36

889 
WHUS71 KLWX 182351
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
751 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

ANZ535-190200-
/O.CAN.KLWX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0107.260619T0000Z-260619T0200Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
751 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ530-531-538-190500-
/O.CAN.KLWX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0107.260619T0000Z-260619T0500Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
751 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, and Patapsco 
  River including Baltimore Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ536-190200-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-260619T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0107.260619T0000Z-260619T0200Z/
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
751 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ532>534-537-539>543-190500-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-260619T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0107.260619T0000Z-260619T0500Z/
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-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island 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-
751 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, 
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island 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 1 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CJL


Action: Cancelled
Issued At: 2026-06-18 18:51:36

889 
WHUS71 KLWX 182351
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
751 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

ANZ535-190200-
/O.CAN.KLWX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0107.260619T0000Z-260619T0200Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
751 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ530-531-538-190500-
/O.CAN.KLWX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0107.260619T0000Z-260619T0500Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
751 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, and Patapsco 
  River including Baltimore Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ536-190200-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-260619T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0107.260619T0000Z-260619T0200Z/
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
751 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ532>534-537-539>543-190500-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-260619T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0107.260619T0000Z-260619T0500Z/
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-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island 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-
751 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, 
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island 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 1 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CJL



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