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Small Craft Advisory 0188
Issued by the Baltimore / Washington Forecast Office

Action Issued Starts Expiration
New 2025-12-24 11:26:48 2025-12-25 18:00:00 2025-12-26 06:00:00
New 2025-12-24 11:26:48 2025-12-25 18:00:00 2025-12-26 06:00:00
Continued 2025-12-24 13:00:49 2025-12-25 18:00:00 2025-12-26 06:00:00
Continued 2025-12-24 13:00:49 2025-12-25 18:00:00 2025-12-26 06:00:00
Continued 2025-12-24 13:05:49 2025-12-25 18:00:00 2025-12-26 06:00:00
Continued 2025-12-24 13:05:49 2025-12-25 18:00:00 2025-12-26 06:00:00
Continued 2025-12-24 19:34:29 2025-12-25 18:00:00 2025-12-26 06:00:00
Area Extended 2025-12-24 23:57:06 2025-12-25 18:00:00 2025-12-26 06:00:00
Continued 2025-12-24 23:57:06 2025-12-25 18:00:00 2025-12-26 06:00:00
Continued 2025-12-25 07:58:26 2025-12-25 18:00:00 2025-12-26 06:00:00
Continued 2025-12-25 15:43:23 2025-12-25 18:00:00 2025-12-26 06:00:00
Continued 2025-12-25 17:48:56 2025-12-25 18:00:00 2025-12-26 06:00:00
Time and Area Extended 2025-12-25 17:48:56 2025-12-25 18:00:00 2025-12-25 23:00:00


Action: New
Issued At: 2025-12-24 11:26:48

336 
WHUS71 KLWX 241726
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1226 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

ANZ532>534-540-541-543-250130-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0187.000000T0000Z-251224T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T1200Z/
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-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1226 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 
  to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, 
  Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little 
  Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters 
  surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM 
  Thursday to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ537-250130-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0187.000000T0000Z-251224T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T1200Z/
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
1226 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 
  around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small 
  Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM 
  Thursday to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ530-531-538-539-542-242000-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0187.000000T0000Z-251224T2000Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
1226 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River 
  including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, 
  and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ535-536-241900-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0187.000000T0000Z-251224T1900Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
1226 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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: 2025-12-24 11:26:48

336 
WHUS71 KLWX 241726
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1226 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

ANZ532>534-540-541-543-250130-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0187.000000T0000Z-251224T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T1200Z/
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-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1226 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 
  to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, 
  Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little 
  Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters 
  surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM 
  Thursday to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ537-250130-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0187.000000T0000Z-251224T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T1200Z/
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
1226 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 
  around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small 
  Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM 
  Thursday to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ530-531-538-539-542-242000-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0187.000000T0000Z-251224T2000Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
1226 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River 
  including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, 
  and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ535-536-241900-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0187.000000T0000Z-251224T1900Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
1226 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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: 2025-12-24 13:00:49

875 
WHUS71 KLWX 241900
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
200 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

ANZ537-250300-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0187.000000T0000Z-251224T1900Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T1200Z/
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
200 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ535-536-242000-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0187.000000T0000Z-251224T1900Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
200 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds have diminished.

$$

ANZ532>534-540-541-543-250300-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0187.000000T0000Z-251224T2000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T1200Z/
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-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
200 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 
  15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, 
  Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little 
  Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters 
  surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM 
  Thursday to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ530-531-538-539-542-242000-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0187.000000T0000Z-251224T2000Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
200 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River 
  including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, 
  and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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: 2025-12-24 13:00:49

875 
WHUS71 KLWX 241900
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
200 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

ANZ537-250300-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0187.000000T0000Z-251224T1900Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T1200Z/
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
200 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ535-536-242000-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0187.000000T0000Z-251224T1900Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
200 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds have diminished.

$$

ANZ532>534-540-541-543-250300-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0187.000000T0000Z-251224T2000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T1200Z/
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-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
200 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 
  15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, 
  Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little 
  Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters 
  surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM 
  Thursday to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ530-531-538-539-542-242000-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0187.000000T0000Z-251224T2000Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
200 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River 
  including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, 
  and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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: 2025-12-24 13:05:49

963 
WHUS71 KLWX 241905
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
205 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

ANZ532>534-540-541-543-250315-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0187.000000T0000Z-251224T2000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T1200Z/
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-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
205 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, 
  Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little 
  Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters 
  surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ530-531-538-539-542-242015-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0187.000000T0000Z-251224T2000Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
205 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have subsided. A rogue 18 kt gust is possible over the next
hour.

$$

ANZ537-250315-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T1200Z/
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
205 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

BELAK


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2025-12-24 13:05:49

963 
WHUS71 KLWX 241905
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
205 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

ANZ532>534-540-541-543-250315-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0187.000000T0000Z-251224T2000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T1200Z/
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-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
205 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, 
  Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little 
  Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters 
  surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ530-531-538-539-542-242015-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0187.000000T0000Z-251224T2000Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
205 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have subsided. A rogue 18 kt gust is possible over the next
hour.

$$

ANZ537-250315-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T1200Z/
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
205 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

BELAK


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2025-12-24 19:34:29

458 
WHUS71 KLWX 250133
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
833 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

ANZ532>534-537-540-541-543-250945-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T1200Z/
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-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
833 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, 
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern 
  Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank 
  River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding 
  Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST 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: Area Extended
Issued At: 2025-12-24 23:57:06

771 
WHUS71 KLWX 250556
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1256 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025

ANZ531-539-251400-
/O.EXA.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T1200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
1256 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD 
  and Chester River to Queenstown MD.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 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>534-537-540-541-543-251400-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T1200Z/
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-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1256 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, 
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern 
  Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank 
  River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding 
  Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 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: 2025-12-24 23:57:06

771 
WHUS71 KLWX 250556
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1256 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025

ANZ531-539-251400-
/O.EXA.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T1200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
1256 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD 
  and Chester River to Queenstown MD.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 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>534-537-540-541-543-251400-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T1200Z/
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-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1256 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, 
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern 
  Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank 
  River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding 
  Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 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: 2025-12-25 07:58:26

223 
WHUS71 KLWX 251357
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
857 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025

ANZ531>534-537-539>541-543-252200-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T1200Z/
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 Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
857 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island 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, and Tangier Sound 
  and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 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: 2025-12-25 15:43:23

225 
WHUS71 KLWX 252142
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
442 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025

ANZ531>534-537-539>541-543-260545-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T1200Z/
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 Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
442 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island 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, and Tangier Sound 
  and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

DHOF


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2025-12-25 17:48:56

737 
WHUS71 KLWX 252348
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
648 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025

ANZ530-535-536-538-542-260500-
/O.EXB.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T0500Z/
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-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
648 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, 
  Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Patapsco River 
  including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River to Broomes 
  Island MD.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ531>534-537-539>541-543-260800-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T1200Z/
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 Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
648 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island 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, and Tangier Sound 
  and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

DHOF


Action: Time and Area Extended
Issued At: 2025-12-25 17:48:56

737 
WHUS71 KLWX 252348
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
648 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025

ANZ530-535-536-538-542-260500-
/O.EXB.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T0500Z/
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-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
648 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, 
  Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Patapsco River 
  including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River to Broomes 
  Island MD.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ531>534-537-539>541-543-260800-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0188.251226T0000Z-251226T1200Z/
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 Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
648 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island 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, and Tangier Sound 
  and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

DHOF



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