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Small Craft Advisory 6, NWS Baltimore/Washington

January 15, 2021

NWS Baltimore/Washington issued this small craft advisory at Jan 15, 2021, 12:57 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 16, 2021, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for 27 hr.

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 15, 2021, 12:57 PM EST (17:57 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 16, 2021, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 17, 2021, 8:57 PM EST
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Baltimore/Washington

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794 
WHUS71 KLWX 151757
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1257 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

ANZ530>543-160200-
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0006.210116T2300Z-210117T1100Z/
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-
1257 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West 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 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
408 
WHUS71 KLWX 152314
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
614 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

ANZ530>543-160900-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0006.210116T2300Z-210117T1100Z/
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-
614 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO
6 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West 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 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
648 
WHUS71 KLWX 160831
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
331 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

ANZ530>543-161645-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0006.210116T2300Z-210117T1700Z/
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-
331 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West 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 6 PM this evening to noon EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
190 
WHUS71 KLWX 161445
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
945 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

ANZ530>543-162245-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0006.210116T2300Z-210117T1700Z/
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-
945 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

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

* WHAT...West 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 6 PM this evening to noon EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
864 
WHUS71 KLWX 161710
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1210 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

ANZ530>543-170115-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0006.210116T2300Z-210117T2000Z/
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-
1210 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West 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 6 PM this evening to 3 PM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
008 
WHUS71 KLWX 162051
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
351 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

ANZ530>543-170700-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0006.210116T2300Z-210117T2000Z/
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-
351 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West 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...Until 3 PM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
588 
WHUS71 KLWX 170513
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1213 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

ANZ530>543-171315-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210117T2000Z/
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-
1213 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West 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...Until 3 PM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
830 
WHUS71 KLWX 171003
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
503 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

ANZ535-538-542-171815-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210117T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0007.210117T1400Z-210117T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0008.210118T1400Z-210118T2300Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
503 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM
EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, 
  Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor and Patuxent River 
  to Broomes Island MD.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 
  3 PM EST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 
  AM to 6 PM EST Monday.

* 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>533-536-539>541-171815-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210117T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0008.210118T1400Z-210118T2300Z/
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-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
503 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Drum Point MD, Tidal Potomac 
  from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD, Chester River to 
  Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD 
  and the Little Choptank River.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 6 PM EST 
  Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ534-537-543-171815-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210118T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
503 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West 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...Until 6 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
522 
WHUS71 KLWX 171755
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1255 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

ANZ530>533-536-539>541-180200-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210117T2000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0008.210118T1400Z-210118T2300Z/
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-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
1255 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM EST
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Drum Point MD, Tidal Potomac 
  from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD, Chester River to 
  Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD 
  and the Little Choptank River.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 6 PM EST 
  Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ535-538-542-180200-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210117T2000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0008.210118T1400Z-210118T2300Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
1255 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM EST
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, 
  Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor and Patuxent River 
  to Broomes Island MD.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 
  3 PM EST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 
  AM to 6 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ534-537-543-180200-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210118T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1255 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West 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...Until 6 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
030 
WHUS71 KLWX 171958
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
258 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

ANZ530>533-536-539>541-180400-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210117T2000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0008.210118T1400Z-210118T2300Z/
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-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
258 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM EST
MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Drum Point MD, Tidal Potomac 
  from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD, Chester River to 
  Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD 
  and the Little Choptank River.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 6 PM EST 
  Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ535-538-542-180400-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210117T2000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0008.210118T1400Z-210118T2300Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
258 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM EST
MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, 
  Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor and Patuxent River 
  to Broomes Island MD.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 
  3 PM EST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 
  AM to 6 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ534-537-543-180400-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210118T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
258 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West 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...Until 6 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
828 
WHUS71 KLWX 172314
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
614 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

ANZ534-537-543-180900-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210118T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
614 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday.

* 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>533-535-536-538>542-180900-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0008.210118T1400Z-210118T2300Z/
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-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
614 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West 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 and adjoining estuaries north of Drum Point 
  MD.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
714 
WHUS71 KLWX 172353
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
653 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

ANZ530>533-538>541-180900-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0008.210118T1400Z-210119T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
653 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM
EST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Drum Point MD, Chester River 
  to Queenstown MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, 
  Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, 
  and Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to 6 AM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ534-537-543-180900-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210119T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
653 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ535-536-542-180900-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0008.210118T1400Z-210118T2300Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
653 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
089 
WHUS71 KLWX 180157
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
857 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

ANZ534-537-543-181000-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210119T1100Z/
/O.EXA.KLWX.SC.Y.0008.210118T1400Z-210119T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
857 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM EST
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to 6 AM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ535-536-542-181000-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0008.210118T1400Z-210118T2300Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
857 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM EST Monday.

* 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>533-538>541-181000-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0008.210118T1400Z-210119T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
857 PM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO
6 AM EST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Drum Point MD, Chester River 
  to Queenstown MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, 
  Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, 
  and Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to 6 AM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Baltimore/Washington wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Jan 15, 10:58 AM EST, 1 hour 59 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 15, 10:58 AM EST, 1 hour 59 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1058 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
A strong cold front will approach from the Ohio Valley and
cross the area through this evening. Low pressure will develop
along the front and strengthen as it tracks up the coast into
New England Saturday. High pressure will then build south of the
region once again through the first half of next week before
another potential storm system approaches the latter half of
next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Satellite imagery and surface analysis depicts low pressure
churning over the Midwest this morning, with an associated cold
front stretching from north to south from the Ohio Valley and
across the Panhandle of Florida. Plenty of mid to high level
clouds streaming over the area this morning as we reside on the
eastern flank of a large upper trough/low and the upper jet
approaches from the south.

Temperatures will be held in check today compared to previous
days with the added cloud cover and increasing rain chances as
the front presses eastward. Temperatures this afternoon will
hold in the 30s across the Alleghenies, with 40s to low 50s
further east into the metro areas. Showers associated with the
front will encroach on the Allegheny Front early this afternoon,
making eastward progress into the I-81 corridor around mid
afternoon, and the I-95 corridor during the late afternoon to
early evening hours.

The colder air across the Alleghenies will support rain/snow mix
initially, but should wet bulb down to support all snow an hour
or two after precip onset. This would support sub advisory level
snow across the higher elevations of the Potomac and Allegheny
Highlands, primarily above 2000 feet. Minor accumulations will
also be possible along the Blue Ridge Mountains in central
Virginia, again ridges above 2000 feet will be most favorable
for snow.

The front and associated showers will press eastward this
evening and the first half of the overnight period, with the
front moving east of the Bay an hour to two after midnight.
Drier conditions are expected as the front pulls through the
area and temperatures fall into the 20s to middle 30s. With the
gradient wind expected to remain on the lighter side behind the
front, could be some patchy fog with the increased low level
saturation, as well as some icy spots on those surfaces that are
unable to dry out before temperatures drop. Best chance for icy
spots will reside along and west of the Blue Ridge Mountains,
where those sub freezing temperatures will be most prevalent.
With middle 30s holding on in the metro areas, thinking the
threat for icy conditions would be limited.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
Upper low over Ohio Saturday morning will move across PA into
the Northeast states Sat night. Cyclonic vorticity and cold air
aloft/steep lapse rate environment are expected to support
additional convective precip Saturday afternoon into early
evening. While sfc temps will remain above freezing east of the
Blue Ridge Sat, freezing levels are expected to be just a few
hundred feet above the ground, which would support snow showers
likely making it to the sfc with a little snow accumulation
on grassy and/or elevated surfaces not out of the question.
Snow showers over the Appalachians will pick up in intensity Sat
afternoon and evening with snow accumulation potentially
reaching advisory criteria. Upper trough axis will cross the
area in the evening Sat with any lingering precip east of the
Blue Ridge mtns ending. Winds will be on the increase late Sat
and Sat night as low pressure deepens over northern New England
with wind chills in the 20s for most, except much colder in the
mtns.

Snow showers will continue off and on across the mountains Sun
into Mon as flow remains strongly cyclonic with a brief lull
Sun afternoon as shortwave ridging builds overhead before the
next upper low approaches Sun night.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Strong upper trough pushes through the area on Monday, bringing the
chance for some upslope snow showers along/west of the Allegheny
Front. Otherwise, this appears to be mostly dry for the rest of the
region. Meanwhile, surface high pressure begins to build over the
southeast. Temperatures expected to be near seasonal averages, with
highs in the low to mid 40s. Dry weather expected to continue into
Tuesday, owing to zonal flow aloft and surface high pressure still
setup over the southeast.

Inauguration Day (Wednesday) and Thursday are a little more unclear
at this point, being towards the end of the forecast period. Most
guidance keeps the area dry Wednesday. However, there does appear to
be a cold front progged to sweep across the region. This should be
mostly dry though, as it doesn't really tap into any moisture
source, and much of the upper energy appears to stay to our north.
That being said, it is still 6 days out or so, meaning that things
can change, so will continue to monitor the forecast closely. In
fact, some guidance does bring some rain showers to the region,
which is why we will carry slight chance POPs for now.

Then for Thursday, as mentioned before, very uncertain at this
point. An upper low ejecting out of the southwestern U.S. will be
moving generally in our direction. Many scenarios are possible with
this system, and there are far too many uncertainties at this point.
The main thing is, there may be some cold air to work with in
portions of the forecast area, potentially leading to wintry
weather. Stay tuned to the latest forecast as the time comes
closer.

&&

.AVIATION /16Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
VFR conditions this morning and early afternoon will
deteriorate mid afternoon through the overnight hours as a cold
front moves into the area with increasing shower chances.
MVFR/IFR VIS/CIGS will overspread the terminals during this
time, with some improvement after 06z in the wake of the front.
Light southeasterly winds today will turn southwest through this
evening, then eventually westward as the front crosses, all the
while remain light at 10 knots or less.

Clear early on Sat with bkn MVFR cigs developing midday Sat as
upper low traverses the area. RA/SN showers possible Sat
afternoon. Strengthening winds late Sat and Sat night as front
exits the area. Gusts to 25 kt Sun into Mon.

VFR conditions expected at all terminals Monday and Tuesday, as high
pressure builds in to our south. Winds will generally be out of the
west, gusting to 10-20 knots Monday and most of Tuesday. By Tuesday
afternoon/evening, winds start to turn out of the southwest ahead of
an approaching cold front.

&&

.MARINE...
A cold front will approach from the west today as winds trend
out of the southeast at around 10 knots, with isolated gusts up
to 20 knots not out of the question. The front will cross the
waters late this evening and during the early overnight period,
with showers diminishing in its wake. Winds will turn westerly
during this period, but remain sub SCA.

Winds will strengthen late Sat and Sat night in response to
tightening pressure gradient around low pressure over Maine and
Gulf of St. Lawrence. SCA winds will persist through Mon
evening, except for a brief lull Sun night as gradient relaxes
somewhat and winds become more westerly.

Gusty winds out of the west on Monday and much of Tuesday may need
Small Craft Advisories. Winds turn more southwesterly Tuesday
afternoon/evening ahead of an approaching cold front. Gusts likely
still near the SCA criteria.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Water levels are expected to reach caution stage at Annapolis
and Southwest Waterfront early this evening. While levels may
reach borderline minor threshold, storm surge models are likely
overdone with southerly winds blowing over cold water.

&&

.LWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
DC...None.
MD...None.
VA...None.
WV...None.
MARINE...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...BKF/LFR
NEAR TERM...BKF
SHORT TERM...LFR
LONG TERM...CJL
AVIATION...BKF/LFR/CJL
MARINE...BKF/LFR/CJL
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...LFR/BKF
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 15, 5:07 AM EST, 7 hours 50 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
507 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-
VAZ052>057-161000-
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-
507 AM EST Fri Jan 15 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...Saturday through Thursday

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>053-055-161000-
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-
507 AM EST Fri Jan 15 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

Accumulating snow is expected this afternoon into this evening
across the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia, primarily
over the ridges above 2000 feet.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

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>506-161000-
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-
Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
507 AM EST Fri Jan 15 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

Accumulating snow is expected this afternoon into this evening
across the Potomac and Allegheny Highlands, primarily over the
ridges above 2000 feet.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Another round of accumulating snow is possible Saturday afternoon
into Sunday morning along and west of the Allegheny Front.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 14, 7:50 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryLWX7 hr

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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.