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Small Craft Advisory 252, NWS Baltimore/Washington

December 9, 2021

NWS Baltimore/Washington issued this small craft advisory at Dec 9, 2021, 5:59 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 9, 2021, 6:44 PM EST. It was in force for 16 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 9, 2021, 5:59 AM EST (10:59 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 9, 2021, 6:44 PM EST
Expired
Dec 10, 2021, 10:52 AM EST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Baltimore/Washington

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348 
WHUS71 KLWX 091059
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
559 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

ANZ532>534-537-540-541-543-091900-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0251.000000T0000Z-211209T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0252.211210T0400Z-211210T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0010.211211T1700Z-211212T0500Z/
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-
559 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest 
  winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft 
  possible.

* 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to noon EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through Saturday evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ531-536-538-539-542-091900-
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0252.211210T0400Z-211210T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0010.211211T1700Z-211212T0500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
559 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 5 to 15 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest 
  winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD, 
  Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD, Patapsco 
  River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown 
  MD and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to noon EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through Saturday evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ530-535-091900-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0010.211211T1700Z-211212T0500Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
559 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Tidal 
  Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

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

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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
138 
WHUS71 KLWX 091454
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
954 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

ANZ531>534-536>543-092300-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0252.211210T0400Z-211210T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0010.211211T1700Z-211212T0500Z/
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 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-
954 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest 
  winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft 
  possible.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point 
  VA, and Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point VA to Pooles Island MD 
  and adjoining estuaries.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to noon EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through Saturday evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ530-535-092300-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0010.211211T1700Z-211212T0500Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
954 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Tidal 
  Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

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

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.

&&

$$
070 
WHUS71 KLWX 091755
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1255 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

ANZ531>534-536>543-100200-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0252.211210T0400Z-211210T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0010.211211T1700Z-211212T0500Z/
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 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-
1255 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest 
  winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft 
  possible.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point 
  VA, and Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point VA to Pooles Island MD 
  and adjoining estuaries.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to noon EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through Saturday evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ530-535-100200-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0010.211211T1700Z-211212T0500Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
1255 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Tidal 
  Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

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

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.

&&

$$
544 
WHUS71 KLWX 092037
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
337 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

ANZ530-535-100445-
/O.EXA.KLWX.SC.Y.0252.211210T0400Z-211210T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0010.211211T1700Z-211212T0500Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
337 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds
  Saturday afternoon becoming northwest Saturday night 20 to 30 
  kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Tidal 
  Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to noon EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through Saturday evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ531>534-536>543-100445-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0252.211210T0400Z-211210T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0010.211211T1700Z-211212T0500Z/
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 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-
337 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds
  Saturday afternoon becoming northwest Saturday night 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 40 kt possible; waves 2 to 4 ft possible.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point 
  VA, and Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point VA to Pooles Island MD 
  and adjoining estuaries.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to noon EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through Saturday evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

DHOF
182 
WHUS71 KLWX 092344
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
644 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

ANZ532-533-100745-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0252.211209T2344Z-211210T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0010.211211T1700Z-211212T0500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
644 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible Saturday afternoon,
  becoming northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt possible
  Saturday evening; waves 2 to 4 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Drum Point MD.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon EST Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Saturday 
  evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ530-531-534>543-100745-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0252.211210T0400Z-211210T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0010.211211T1700Z-211212T0500Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy 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-
644 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible Saturday afternoon,
  becoming northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt possible
  Saturday evening; waves 2 to 4 ft possible.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, 
  Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Chester River to 
  Queenstown MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, 
  Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, Tangier Sound and the 
  inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island, Choptank River 
  to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Chesapeake Bay 
  from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, and Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to noon EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through Saturday evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

DHOF
958 
WHUS71 KLWX 100011
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
711 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

ANZ536-537-100815-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0252.211210T0011Z-211210T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0010.211211T1700Z-211212T0500Z/
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
711 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible Saturday afternoon,
  becoming northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt possible 
  Saturday evening; waves 2 to 4 ft possible.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point 
  VA.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon EST Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Saturday 
  evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ532-533-100815-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-211210T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0010.211211T1700Z-211212T0500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
711 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible Saturday afternoon, 
  becoming northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt possible 
  Saturday evening; waves 2 to 4 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Drum Point MD.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon EST Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Saturday 
  evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ530-531-534-535-538>543-100815-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0252.211210T0400Z-211210T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0010.211211T1700Z-211212T0500Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head 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-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
711 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible Saturday afternoon, 
  becoming northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt possible 
  Saturday evening; waves 2 to 4 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Chester River 
  to Queenstown MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, 
  Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, Tangier Sound and the 
  inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island, Choptank River 
  to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Tidal Potomac 
  from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, Chesapeake Bay from Drum 
  Point MD to Smith Point VA, and Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to noon EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through Saturday evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

DHOF
238 
WHUS71 KLWX 100228
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
928 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

ANZ531-101030-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0252.211210T0228Z-211210T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0010.211211T1700Z-211212T0500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
928 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible Saturday afternoon, 
  becoming northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt possible 
  Saturday evening; waves 2 to 4 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon EST Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Saturday 
  evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ532-533-536-537-101030-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-211210T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0010.211211T1700Z-211212T0500Z/
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-
928 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible Saturday afternoon, 
  becoming northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt possible 
  Saturday evening; waves 2 to 4 ft possible.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point 
  VA, and Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Drum Point MD.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon EST Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Saturday 
  evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ530-534-535-538>543-101030-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0252.211210T0400Z-211210T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0010.211211T1700Z-211212T0500Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head 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-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
928 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible Saturday afternoon, 
  becoming northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt possible 
  Saturday evening; waves 2 to 4 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chester River to Queenstown MD, Patapsco River 
  including Baltimore Harbor, Patuxent River to Broomes Island 
  MD, Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding 
  Bloodsworth Island, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the 
  Little Choptank River, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island 
  MD, Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, 
  Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA and 
  Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to noon EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through Saturday evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

DHOF
891 
WHUS71 KLWX 100824
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
324 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

ANZ530>543-101630-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-211210T1700Z/
/O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0010.211211T1700Z-211212T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0036.211211T2100Z-211212T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0253.211211T0600Z-211211T2100Z/
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-
324 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt expected. For the first Small Craft 
  Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. 
  For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, 
  and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith 
  Point VA.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM Saturday to 1 AM EST 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon EST today. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
841 
WHUS71 KLWX 101552
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1052 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

ANZ530>543-110200-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-211210T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0253.211211T0600Z-211211T2100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0036.211211T2100Z-211212T0600Z/
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-
1052 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, 
  and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith 
  Point VA.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM Saturday to 1 AM EST 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 PM EST 
  Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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Sources

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