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Small Craft Advisory 49, NWS Baltimore/Washington

February 24, 2021

NWS Baltimore/Washington issued this small craft advisory at Feb 24, 2021, 6:35 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 24, 2021, 12:00 PM EST. It was in force for 25 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 24, 2021, 6:35 AM EST (11:35 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 24, 2021, 12:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 25, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
In force
25 hr
Issued by
NWS Baltimore/Washington

The text

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765 
WHUS71 KLWX 241135
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
635 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

ANZ531>534-538>543-241945-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.210224T1700Z-210224T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.210225T0700Z-210225T1500Z/
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-
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-
635 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM
EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point VA to Pooles Island MD 
  and adjoining estuaries.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 6 PM 
  EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM to 
  10 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ530-535>537-241945-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.210224T1700Z-210224T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
635 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 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...From noon today to 6 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
442 
WHUS71 KLWX 241415
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
915 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

ANZ531>534-538>543-242300-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.210224T1700Z-210224T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.210224T1700Z-210225T1600Z/
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-
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-
915 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point VA to Pooles Island MD 
  and adjoining estuaries.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ537-242300-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.210224T1700Z-210225T1600Z/
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
915 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ530-535-536-242300-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.210224T1700Z-210224T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
915 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, 
  and Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$
134 
WHUS71 KLWX 242228
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
528 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

ANZ530-535-536-250630-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-210225T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.210225T0600Z-210225T1600Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
528 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, 
  and Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 11 AM EST 
  Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ532>534-540>543-250630-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210225T1800Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
528 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds this evening 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20
  kt. Winds becoming northwest overnight into Thursday 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt. 

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ537-250630-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-210225T1800Z/
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
528 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds this evening 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20
  kt. Winds becoming northwest overnight into Thursday 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt. 

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ531-538-539-250630-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210225T1600Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
528 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds this evening 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20
  kt. Winds becoming northwest overnight into Thursday 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt. 

* WHERE...Chester River to Queenstown MD, Patapsco River 
  including Baltimore Harbor and Chesapeake Bay from Pooles 
  Island to Sandy Point MD.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
250 
WHUS71 KLWX 242333
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
633 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

ANZ530-535-536-250745-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-210225T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.210225T0600Z-210225T1600Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
633 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south to southwest
  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.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, 
  and Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 11 AM EST 
  Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ531-538-539-250745-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210225T1600Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
633 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds this evening 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20
  kt. Winds becoming northwest overnight into Thursday 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Chester River to Queenstown MD, Patapsco River 
  including Baltimore Harbor and Chesapeake Bay from Pooles 
  Island to Sandy Point MD.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ532>534-540>543-250745-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210225T1800Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
633 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds this evening 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20
  kt. Winds becoming northwest overnight into Thursday 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ537-250745-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-210225T1800Z/
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
633 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds this evening 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20
  kt. Winds becoming northwest overnight into Thursday 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
084 
WHUS71 KLWX 250240
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
940 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

ANZ531-538-539-251045-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210225T1600Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
940 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Winds becoming northwest 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt. 

* WHERE...Chester River to Queenstown MD, Patapsco River 
  including Baltimore Harbor and Chesapeake Bay from Pooles 
  Island to Sandy Point MD.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ532>534-540>543-251045-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210225T1800Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
940 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Wind becoming northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up 
  to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ537-251045-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-210225T1800Z/
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
940 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Wind becoming northwest 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ530-535-536-251045-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.210225T0600Z-210225T1600Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
940 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Wind becoming northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up
  to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, 
  and Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 11 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
765 
WHUS71 KLWX 250428
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1128 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

ANZ535-536-251230-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.210225T0428Z-210225T1600Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
1128 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ531-538-539-251230-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210225T1600Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
1128 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Chester River to Queenstown MD, Patapsco River 
  including Baltimore Harbor and Chesapeake Bay from Pooles 
  Island to Sandy Point MD.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ532>534-540>543-251230-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210225T1800Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1128 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ530-251230-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.210225T0600Z-210225T1600Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
1128 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ537-251230-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-210225T1800Z/
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
1128 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
684 
WHUS71 KLWX 251125
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
625 AM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-251600-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210225T1600Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
625 AM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Chester River to Queenstown MD, Patapsco River 
  including Baltimore Harbor and Chesapeake Bay from Pooles 
  Island to Sandy Point MD.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ532>534-540>543-251800-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210225T1800Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
625 AM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ537-251800-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-210225T1800Z/
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
625 AM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
627 
WHUS71 KLWX 251748
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1248 PM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

ANZ532>534-540>543-251900-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210225T1800Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1248 PM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

The Small Craft Advisory will be allowed to expire as winds have
dropped below 20 knots.

$$

ANZ537-251900-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-210225T1800Z/
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
1248 PM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

The Small Craft Advisory will be allowed to expire as winds have
dropped below 20 knots.

$$

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 Feb 24, 4:01 AM EST, 2 hours 34 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 24, 4:01 AM EST, 2 hours 34 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
401 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will gradually build in from the southwest today.
A weak cold front will cross the area later this afternoon,
with high pressure building back in Thursday. Another low
pressure system may impact the region toward the end of the
week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Calm to light and variable winds with temperatures ranging from
the upper 20s to middle 30s across the region with mainly clear
skies due to high pressure early this morning.

High pressure will build over the southeastern states today.
Warmer air will be drawn into the area by gusty southwest
winds, with most locations in the 50s to mid 60s. Low pressure
will be crossing the Great Lakes, dragging a weak cold front
toward the area by this evening. Clouds will increase, and rain
showers will approach from the northwest. Most of the showers
should fizzle out crossing the Appalachians due to limited
moisture and forcing. Besides the Alleghenies, northern
Maryland and eastern West Virginia will have the best chance for
a brief shower or sprinkle during the early evening.
Precipitation may end as some snow showers west of the Allegheny
Front, but accumulations should be minimal.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
Thursday will feature clearing skies and northwest winds
ushering in cooler air as high pressure builds over the
Mississippi Valley. However, temperatures will remain near or
slightly above seasonable averages. Clouds will increase
Thursday night ahead of a shortwave trough, but dry weather is
expected.

A more active and unsettled pattern returns Friday through the
weekend. An area of surface high pressure will reside to our north
during the day Friday before gradually moving offshore Friday night.
Multiple areas of low pressure will advance towards the region
Friday afternoon and evening. This leads to the possibility of
another CAD set up with a wintry mix at the onset of precip over the
western highlands of our CWA.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
On the synoptic-scale, the features controlling the weather will be
as follows. A subtropical ridge remains fixed over the central to
eastern Gulf of Mexico into early next week while a split in the
jets is noted to its north and west. Mid-level heights remain on the
higher end over the weekend, generally around 570-dm.

With a strong surface ridge moving off the coast into the Atlantic,
return flow will commence ushering in southeasterly winds on
Saturday morning before turning more westerly by the evening as a
cold front sweeps through. Unsettled conditions are likely before
the frontal passage with snow mixing in with rain during the morning
hours. This would mainly impact the higher terrain. Continued warm
advection will eventually shift precipitation to all rain later in
the morning. Meager amounts are forecast, generally maximizing in
the tenth to quarter inch range.

As the flow aloft turns more west-southwesterly in nature, the
mentioned cold front gradually stalls south of the region on Sunday.
Ample moisture advection occurring within the confluent flow across
the Ozarks into the Tennessee/Ohio Valleys will bring precipitation
back to the area for Sunday. The culprit is a series of
perturbations in the flow, each providing an impetus for periods of
rainfall. While the air mass is quite mild in nature, cannot rule
out some snowflakes across the higher peaks. Sunday will likely be
the wetter of the two weekend days.

The northern stream really begins to amplify on Monday with height
falls crossing the Mid-Atlantic region by the evening. The 00Z GFS
solutions remains the most aggressive with a deep surface low
tracking through New England. This would bring a much more potent
frontal passage on Monday evening. It does appear the stalled
baroclinic zone over the weekend shifts farther south which moves
the moisture gradient back toward southern Virginia. Thus, aside
from some morning rainfall, the remainder of the day appears to be
dry in the wake of the cold front. After a mild weekend and early
start to the week, temperatures are expected to drop off by 5 to 10
degrees bringing conditions closer to climatology by Tuesday.
Ensemble solutions differ beyond this period, but the upper pattern
becomes quasi-zonal. This will maintain chances for precipitation
with near average temperatures.

&&

.AVIATION /09Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
VFR conditions are expected today. South/southwest wind gusts
to 25 kts are possible this afternoon. A weak front this evening
will shift winds to the northwest, but other than a brief
sprinkle, dry conditions are expected. VFR continues Thursday
with high pressure.

With a chance for rainfall during much of the weekend, some periods
of sub-VFR conditions are likely, especially on Sunday. Winds are
not particularly strong, but multiple directional shifts are
possible.

&&

.MARINE...
Wind gusts of 20 to 25 kt are expected to return out of the
south ahead of a cold front this afternoon, and a few gusts to
near gale forecast can't completely be ruled out over the upper
tidal Potomac River and upper portion of the Bay.

A weak front this evening will shift winds to the northwest. A
SCA may be needed for portions of the waters through Thursday
morning before high pressure builds in and winds relax.

SCA conditions are not expected for the weekend but increasing
northwesterly wind behind a cold front could bring enhanced marine
winds on Monday.

&&

.LWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
DC...None.
MD...None.
VA...None.
WV...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from noon today to 6 PM EST this evening
     for ANZ530>543.

&&

SYNOPSIS...KLW
NEAR TERM...KLW
SHORT TERM...KLW
LONG TERM...BRO
AVIATION...BRO/KLW
MARINE...BRO/KLW
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 24, 5:27 AM EST, 1 hour 8 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
527 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-
VAZ052>057-251030-
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-
527 AM EST Wed Feb 24 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...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.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>053-055-251030-
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-
527 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ001-501-502-VAZ503-504-WVZ501>506-251030-
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-
Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
527 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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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.