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Small Craft Advisory 252, NWS Baltimore/Washington
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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- 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. && $$
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138 WHUS71 KLWX 091454 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 954 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 ANZ531>534-536>543-092300- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0252.211210T0400Z-211210T1700Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0010.211211T1700Z-211212T0500Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 954 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point VA to Pooles Island MD and adjoining estuaries. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to noon EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ 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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