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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
324 PM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

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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-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
324 PM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 
  kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Drum Point MD, Patapsco River 
  including Baltimore Harbor, 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 PM EST this 
  evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 
  PM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening 
  through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

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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-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
324 PM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and waves 2 to 4 ft possible.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, 
  Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Patuxent 
  River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland 
  waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST 
  Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening through 
  late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

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