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Home Return to list Small Craft Advisory 0044 Issued by the Baltimore / Washington Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-19 11:18:49 802 WHUS71 KLWX 191618 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1218 PM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ANZ531>534-538-200030- /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0043.260319T1618Z-260320T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0044.260320T1500Z-260321T0900Z/ 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- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- 1218 PM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Smith Point VA, and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM Friday to 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-535>537-539>543-200030- /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0044.260320T1500Z-260321T0900Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1218 PM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ DHOF Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-19 11:18:49 802 WHUS71 KLWX 191618 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1218 PM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ANZ531>534-538-200030- /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0043.260319T1618Z-260320T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0044.260320T1500Z-260321T0900Z/ 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- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- 1218 PM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Smith Point VA, and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM Friday to 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-535>537-539>543-200030- /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0044.260320T1500Z-260321T0900Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1218 PM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ DHOF Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-19 18:36:00 461 WHUS71 KLWX 192335 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 735 PM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ANZ531>534-538-200745- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-260320T0200Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0044.260320T1500Z-260321T0900Z/ 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- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- 735 PM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Smith Point VA, and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM Friday to 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-535>537-539>543-200745- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0044.260320T1500Z-260321T0900Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 735 PM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-19 18:36:00 461 WHUS71 KLWX 192335 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 735 PM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ANZ531>534-538-200745- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-260320T0200Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0044.260320T1500Z-260321T0900Z/ 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- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- 735 PM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Smith Point VA, and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM Friday to 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-535>537-539>543-200745- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0044.260320T1500Z-260321T0900Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 735 PM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-19 23:07:10 505 WHUS71 KLWX 200406 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1206 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ANZ530>543-201215- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0044.260320T1500Z-260321T0900Z/ 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- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- 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- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1206 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ BELAK Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-20 06:41:09 545 WHUS71 KLWX 201140 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 740 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ANZ530>543-201945- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0044.260320T1500Z-260321T0900Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 740 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-20 12:46:20 234 WHUS71 KLWX 201745 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 145 PM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ANZ530>543-210145- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-260321T0900Z/ 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- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- 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- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 145 PM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-20 20:01:04 598 WHUS71 KLWX 210100 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 900 PM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ANZ535-538-210200- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-260321T0900Z/ Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- 900 PM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have diminished. $$ ANZ530>534-536-537-539>543-210900- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-260321T0900Z/ 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- 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- 900 PM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay main channel north of 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 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ DHOF Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-03-20 20:01:04 598 WHUS71 KLWX 210100 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 900 PM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ANZ535-538-210200- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-260321T0900Z/ Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- 900 PM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have diminished. $$ ANZ530>534-536-537-539>543-210900- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-260321T0900Z/ 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- 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- 900 PM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay main channel north of 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 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ DHOF Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-03-21 04:23:34 648 WHUS71 KLWX 210923 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 523 AM EDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ANZ530>534-536-537-539>543-211030- /O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-260321T0900Z/ 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- 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- 523 AM EDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... 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