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Home Return to list Small Craft Advisory 0050 Issued by the Baltimore / Washington Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-25 23:38:15 488 WHUS71 KLWX 260437 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1237 AM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ANZ534-543-261245- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260326T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0050.260326T1700Z-260327T0400Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1237 AM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 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. && $$ ANZ530-535>538-542-261245- /O.EXA.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260326T1000Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.260326T1700Z-260327T0400Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 1237 AM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to midnight EDT Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ531>533-539>541-261245- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260326T1000Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.260326T1700Z-260327T0400Z/ 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- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- 1237 AM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Drum Point MD, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Thursday to midnight EDT Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-03-26 04:54:05 440 WHUS71 KLWX 260953 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 553 AM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ANZ530>533-535-536-538>541-261800- /O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260326T1000Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.260326T1700Z-260327T0400Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- 553 AM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to midnight EDT Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ534-543-261800- /O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260326T1000Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0050.260326T1700Z-260327T1200Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 553 AM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 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. && $$ ANZ537-542-261800- /O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260326T1000Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.260326T1700Z-260327T1200Z/ Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 553 AM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-03-26 08:15:42 665 WHUS71 KLWX 261315 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 915 AM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ANZ530-531-535-538-539-262115- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.260326T1600Z-260327T2000Z/ 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- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 915 AM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt today into tonight, with northerly winds of 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt tomorrow. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...Until 4 PM 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. && $$ ANZ532-533-536-537-540>542-262115- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.260326T1315Z-260327T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 915 AM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt today into tonight, with northerly winds of 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt tomorrow. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Drum Point MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ534-543-262115- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0050.260326T1315Z-260327T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 915 AM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt today into tonight, with northerly winds of 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt tomorrow. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...Until 7 PM 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-26 18:19:31 779 WHUS71 KLWX 262318 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 718 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ANZ530-531-535-538-539-270730- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-260327T2000Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 718 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532-533-536-537-540>542-270730- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-260327T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 718 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Drum Point MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...Until 7 PM 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. && $$ ANZ534-543-270730- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260327T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 718 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-26 23:01:10 086 WHUS71 KLWX 270400 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1200 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ANZ530-531-535-538-539-271200- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-260327T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0051.260328T0600Z-260328T2100Z/ 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- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 1200 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM to 5 PM 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. && $$ ANZ532-533-536-537-540>542-271200- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-260327T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0051.260328T0600Z-260328T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 1200 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Drum Point MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM to 5 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ534-543-271200- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260327T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0051.260328T0600Z-260328T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1200 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM to 5 PM 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. && $$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||