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Home Return to list Gale Warning 0012 Issued by the Baltimore / Washington Forecast Office
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||