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Small Craft Advisory 17, NWS Baltimore/Washington

January 23, 2021

NWS Baltimore/Washington issued this small craft advisory at Jan 23, 2021, 3:47 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 23, 2021, 8:52 AM EST. It was in force for 26 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 23, 2021, 3:47 AM EST (08:47 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 23, 2021, 8:52 AM EST
Expired
Jan 24, 2021, 11:03 AM EST
In force
26 hr
Issued by
NWS Baltimore/Washington

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099 
WHUS71 KLWX 230847
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
347 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

ANZ530>532-538>540-542-231700-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210123T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0002.210123T1100Z-210123T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1700Z-210124T1700Z/
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-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
347 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the first Small Craft 
  Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. 
  For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST today. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to noon EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ534-543-231700-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210123T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0002.210123T1100Z-210123T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1700Z-210124T1700Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
347 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the first 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest 
  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 Gale Warning, until noon EST today. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to noon EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ533-537-541-231700-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210123T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0002.210123T1100Z-210123T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1700Z-210124T1700Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
347 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON EST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD, 
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and 
  Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST today. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to noon EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ535-231700-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210123T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0002.210123T1100Z-210123T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1700Z-210124T0100Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
347 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the first Small Craft 
  Advisory, Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts 
  up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST today. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 8 PM EST this 
  evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ536-231700-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210123T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0002.210123T1100Z-210123T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1700Z-210124T0600Z/
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
347 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the first Small Craft 
  Advisory, northwest winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. 
  For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 5 to 15 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST today. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 1 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
501 
WHUS71 KLWX 231103
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
603 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

ANZ530>532-538>540-542-231915-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210123T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210123T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1700Z-210124T1700Z/
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-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
603 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest 
  winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST today. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to noon EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ534-543-231915-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210123T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210123T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1700Z-210124T1700Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
603 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON
EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding 
  Bloodsworth Island and Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to 
  Smith Point VA.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST today. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to noon EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ533-537-541-231915-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210123T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210123T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1700Z-210124T1700Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
603 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank 
  River, Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD and 
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST today. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to noon EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ535-231915-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210123T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210123T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1700Z-210124T0100Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
603 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds
  10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST today. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 8 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ536-231915-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210123T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210123T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1700Z-210124T0600Z/
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
603 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 1 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds
  10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST today. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 1 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
015 
WHUS71 KLWX 231352
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
852 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

ANZ530>534-537>543-232200-
/O.CAN.KLWX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210123T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1352Z-210124T1700Z/
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 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-
852 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith 
  Point VA, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point 
  VA.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ535-232200-
/O.CAN.KLWX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210123T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1352Z-210124T0100Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
852 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ536-232200-
/O.CAN.KLWX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210123T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.210123T1352Z-210124T0600Z/
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
852 AM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
474 
WHUS71 KLWX 232115
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
415 PM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

ANZ535-536-232300-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210123T2300Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
415 PM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ530>534-537>543-240515-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210124T1700Z/
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 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-
415 PM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith 
  Point VA, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point 
  VA.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
588 
WHUS71 KLWX 232317
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
617 PM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

ANZ536-240400-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210123T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0018.210123T2317Z-210124T0400Z/
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
617 PM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ535-240030-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210123T2300Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
617 PM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have decreased in strength with residual gusts of 10-15
knots possible during the next few hours.

$$

ANZ530>534-537>543-240730-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210124T1700Z/
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 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-
617 PM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith 
  Point VA, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point 
  VA.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
158 
WHUS71 KLWX 240411
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1111 PM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

ANZ536-240515-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210124T0400Z/
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
1111 PM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have dropped below Small Craft Advisory thresholds.

$$

ANZ530>534-537>543-241400-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210124T1700Z/
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 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-
1111 PM EST Sat Jan 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith 
  Point VA, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point 
  VA.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
211 
WHUS71 KLWX 240835
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
335 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

ANZ530>534-537>543-241700-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210124T1700Z/
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 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-
335 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith 
  Point VA, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point 
  VA.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
366 
WHUS71 KLWX 241517
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1017 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

ANZ530>533-538>542-241630-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210124T1700Z/
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-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
1017 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...



$$

ANZ534-537-543-241700-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210124T1700Z/
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-
1017 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith 
  Point VA, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point 
  VA.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
211 
WHUS71 KLWX 241603
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1103 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

ANZ534-537-543-241715-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210124T1700Z/
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-
1103 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Baltimore/Washington wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Jan 22, 9:28 PM EST, 6 hours 19 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 22, 9:28 PM EST, 6 hours 19 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
928 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will gradually build over the region tonight
through Sunday morning, then move offshore Sunday night. Low
pressure will pass through the area Tuesday. High pressure will
return for Wednesday and the second half of next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Colder temperatures but dry conditions will evolve throughout
the weekend. Gusty winds Saturday will make it feel much colder
than the actual temperatures. High pressure will be in control
through the period. Highs Saturday will only reach the 30s in
many places. A brisk northwest wind will make it feel like
temperatures are in the teens and 20s. A few snow showers will
be possible across the mountains, but these will be of little
significance.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
Still chilly Saturday night with temperatures in the 20s or
middle teens in the west. Less wind Sunday with high pressure in
control and temperatures remaining chilly with high temperatures
in the middle to upper 30s. Thickening clouds Sun night as
moisture increases ahead of low pressure over the central
Plains. Any precip through 12Z Mon should remain well west of
I-81 and in the form of snow with any accumulations less than an
inch.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
High pressure off to our southeast will continue to slide further
offshore early Monday as low pressure emerges out of the south-
central US. Guidance has come into better agreement over the last 24
hours in regards to the track of the system. Given a negative EPO,
PNA, and NAO, the pattern is more inducive of a inside tracking
system (northeastward along the Appalachians) which is now being
modeled by all guidance members. The question now becomes the timing
of the system which will help determine p-types. As of now, precip
onset looks to occur Monday morning and continue into the
evening/overnight hours.

Overall, guidance has been trending downward in terms of snow
accumulations and continues to trend more towards a wintry mix type
of event, especially at onset until a more southerly flow at the
surface scours out any cold air trapped in the BL. With a good
amount of uncertainty still remaining, it appears that (at this time)
areas best suited for any winter weather will be along the Mason
Dixon Line and into western Maryland and the eastern Panhandle of
WV.

Tuesday appears to be more of a transition day, as showers are
likely to continue throughout much of the day; albeit the bulk of
the precip will have ended. Canadian high pressure returns for
Wednesday, resulting in dry conditions. Another low pressure system
may impact the region Thursday into Friday. However, the trend
is for the system to remain more towards our south. However,
confidence this far out remains low and will have to continue to
monitor forecast trends over the next several days. General
temperature trend in the long term period looks to remain
slightly below normal for this time of year.

&&

.AVIATION /03Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Blustery conditions Sat with a brisk northwest wind and gusting
to 30 to 35 mph. Winds will diminish Sunday with increasing
clouds Sun night with any precip likely to hold off until after
12Z Monday.

CIG/VSBY restrictions are likely, especially by Monday afternoon as
low pressure spreads northward across the terminals. Restrictions
are likely to continue through Tuesday as the low slowly exits the
region. However there's a good chance that conditions improve late
Tuesday into Wednesday.

&&

.MARINE...
Strong SCA conditions Saturday into Saturday night with winds
diminishing Sun afternoon.

SCA will be possible Monday and
Tuesday as low pressure spreads eastward across the waters.
SubSCA conditions possible on Wednesday.

&&

.LWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
DC...None.
MD...None.
VA...None.
WV...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EST Sunday for ANZ530>534-
     537>543.
     Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM EST Saturday for ANZ535.
     Small Craft Advisory until 1 AM EST Sunday for ANZ536.

&&

SYNOPSIS...LFR
NEAR TERM...LFR/KLW
SHORT TERM...KLW
LONG TERM...MSS
AVIATION...MSS/KLW
MARINE...MSS/KLW
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 22, 6:35 PM EST, 9 hours 12 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
635 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-
VAZ052>057-232345-
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-District of Columbia-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-
Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Central and Southeast Howard-
Southeast Harford-Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
King George-
635 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Maryland portion of the
Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through
central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

There is a slight winter storm threat for Monday through Monday
night, and possibly into Tuesday. If the threat materializes, it
may cause travel disruptions.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ003>006-503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-502-505>508-
WVZ050>053-055-232345-
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-
Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-
Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-
Hardy-
635 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West
Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western
Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

There is an enhanced winter storm threat for Monday through
Monday night, and possibly into Tuesday. There is an increased
potential for travel impacts.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ001-501-502-VAZ503-504-WVZ501>506-232345-
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-
Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
635 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Allegheny Front
counties in western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and Highland
County Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

There is an enhanced winter storm threat for Monday through
Monday night, and possibly into Tuesday. There is an increased
potential for travel impacts.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Baltimore/Washington issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 23, 3:47 AM ESTGale WarningLWX5 hr
Jan 23, 6:17 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryLWX5 hr

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.