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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC

858 PM EDT Thu Oct 15 2026



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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-

Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth

Island-

858 PM EDT Thu Oct 15 2026



...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO

6 AM EDT SATURDAY...

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH

LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...



* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with

  gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale 

  Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 

  3 to 6 ft possible.



* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, 

  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, and 

  Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth 

  Island.



* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Friday to 6 AM 

  EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning 

  through late Saturday 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 hazardous wind and waves.



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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-

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-

Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-

858 PM EDT Thu Oct 15 2026



...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO

6 AM EDT SATURDAY...



* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.



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

  Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River 

  including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, 

  Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little 

  Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.



* WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 6 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.



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