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Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-21 11:38:19 659 WHUS71 KLWX 211737 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1237 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ533-534-537-541-543-220145- /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T1500Z-260222T2300Z/ /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ 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- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1237 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, 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 10 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532-540-542-220145- /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 1237 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, Eastern Bay and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-538-539-220145- /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T1100Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 1237 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ535-536-220145- /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260223T1100Z-260223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T1100Z-260223T2300Z/ Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 1237 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-21 11:38:19 659 WHUS71 KLWX 211737 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1237 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ533-534-537-541-543-220145- /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T1500Z-260222T2300Z/ /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ 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- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1237 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, 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 10 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532-540-542-220145- /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 1237 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, Eastern Bay and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-538-539-220145- /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T1100Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 1237 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ535-536-220145- /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260223T1100Z-260223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T1100Z-260223T2300Z/ Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 1237 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-21 11:38:19 659 WHUS71 KLWX 211737 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1237 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ533-534-537-541-543-220145- /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T1500Z-260222T2300Z/ /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ 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- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1237 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, 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 10 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532-540-542-220145- /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 1237 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, Eastern Bay and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-538-539-220145- /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T1100Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 1237 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ535-536-220145- /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260223T1100Z-260223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T1100Z-260223T2300Z/ Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 1237 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-21 11:38:19 659 WHUS71 KLWX 211737 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1237 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ533-534-537-541-543-220145- /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T1500Z-260222T2300Z/ /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ 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- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1237 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, 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 10 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532-540-542-220145- /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 1237 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, Eastern Bay and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-538-539-220145- /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T1100Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 1237 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ535-536-220145- /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260223T1100Z-260223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T1100Z-260223T2300Z/ Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 1237 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 18:47:30 915 WHUS71 KLWX 220047 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 747 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ533-534-537-541-543-220900- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T1500Z-260222T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ 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- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 747 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, 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 10 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-220900- /O.EXB.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T2300Z-260223T1100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T1100Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 747 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532-540-542-220900- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 747 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, Eastern Bay and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 18:47:30 915 WHUS71 KLWX 220047 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 747 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ533-534-537-541-543-220900- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T1500Z-260222T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 747 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-220900- /O.EXB.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T2300Z-260223T1100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T1100Z-260223T2300Z/ 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- 747 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532-540-542-220900- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 747 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, Eastern Bay and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 18:47:30 915 WHUS71 KLWX 220047 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 747 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ533-534-537-541-543-220900- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T1500Z-260222T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ 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- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 747 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, 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 10 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-220900- /O.EXB.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T2300Z-260223T1100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T1100Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 747 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532-540-542-220900- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 747 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, Eastern Bay and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 22:33:06 941 WHUS71 KLWX 220432 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1132 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ533-534-537-541-543-221245- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T1500Z-260222T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1132 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-221245- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T2300Z-260223T1100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T1100Z-260223T2300Z/ 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- 1132 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532-540-542-221245- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 1132 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, Eastern Bay and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 22:33:06 941 WHUS71 KLWX 220432 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1132 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ533-534-537-541-543-221245- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T1500Z-260222T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ 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- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1132 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, 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 10 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-221245- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T2300Z-260223T1100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T1100Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 1132 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532-540-542-221245- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 1132 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, Eastern Bay and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 22:33:06 941 WHUS71 KLWX 220432 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1132 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ533-534-537-541-543-221245- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T1500Z-260222T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1132 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-221245- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T2300Z-260223T1100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T1100Z-260223T2300Z/ 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- 1132 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532-540-542-221245- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 1132 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, Eastern Bay and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-22 02:57:12 998 WHUS71 KLWX 220857 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 357 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-221700- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T2100Z-260223T0700Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T0700Z-260223T2300Z/ 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- 357 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ533-534-537-541-543-221700- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T1500Z-260222T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 357 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532-540-542-221700- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 357 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, Eastern Bay and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-22 02:57:12 998 WHUS71 KLWX 220857 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 357 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-221700- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T2100Z-260223T0700Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T0700Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 357 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ533-534-537-541-543-221700- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T1500Z-260222T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ 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- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 357 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, 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 10 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532-540-542-221700- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 357 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, Eastern Bay and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-22 02:57:12 998 WHUS71 KLWX 220857 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 357 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-221700- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T2100Z-260223T0700Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T0700Z-260223T2300Z/ 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- 357 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ533-534-537-541-543-221700- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T1500Z-260222T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 357 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532-540-542-221700- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 357 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, Eastern Bay and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-22 04:51:36 358 WHUS71 KLWX 221051 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 551 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ANZ533-534-537-541-543-221900- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T1500Z-260222T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 551 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-221900- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T2100Z-260223T0700Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T0700Z-260223T2300Z/ 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- 551 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532-540-542-221900- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 551 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, Eastern Bay and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-22 04:51:36 358 WHUS71 KLWX 221051 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 551 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ANZ533-534-537-541-543-221900- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T1500Z-260222T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ 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- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 551 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, 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 10 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-221900- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T2100Z-260223T0700Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T0700Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 551 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532-540-542-221900- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 551 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, Eastern Bay and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-22 04:51:36 358 WHUS71 KLWX 221051 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 551 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ANZ533-534-537-541-543-221900- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T1500Z-260222T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 551 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-221900- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T2100Z-260223T0700Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T0700Z-260223T2300Z/ 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- 551 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532-540-542-221900- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 551 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, Eastern Bay and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-22 11:21:51 925 WHUS71 KLWX 221721 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1221 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ANZ532-540-230130- /O.EXB.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T1721Z-260222T2200Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2200Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay- 1221 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD and Eastern Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ533-534-537-541-543-230130- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-260222T2200Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2200Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1221 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ542-230130- /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2200Z-260223T2300Z/ Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 1221 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, Eastern Bay and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-230130- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T2100Z-260223T0700Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T0700Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 1221 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-22 11:21:51 925 WHUS71 KLWX 221721 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1221 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ANZ532-540-230130- /O.EXB.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T1721Z-260222T2200Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2200Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay- 1221 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD and Eastern Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ533-534-537-541-543-230130- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-260222T2200Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2200Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1221 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ542-230130- /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2200Z-260223T2300Z/ Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 1221 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, Eastern Bay and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-230130- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T2100Z-260223T0700Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T0700Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 1221 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-22 11:21:51 925 WHUS71 KLWX 221721 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1221 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ANZ532-540-230130- /O.EXB.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T1721Z-260222T2200Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2200Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay- 1221 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD and Eastern Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ533-534-537-541-543-230130- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-260222T2200Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2200Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1221 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ542-230130- /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2200Z-260223T2300Z/ Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 1221 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, Eastern Bay and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-230130- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T2100Z-260223T0700Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T0700Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 1221 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-22 11:21:51 925 WHUS71 KLWX 221721 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1221 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ANZ532-540-230130- /O.EXB.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T1721Z-260222T2200Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2200Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay- 1221 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD and Eastern Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ533-534-537-541-543-230130- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-260222T2200Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2200Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1221 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ542-230130- /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2200Z-260223T2300Z/ Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 1221 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, Eastern Bay and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-230130- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T2100Z-260223T0700Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T0700Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 1221 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-22 19:45:04 387 WHUS71 KLWX 230144 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 844 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-230945- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-260223T0700Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T0144Z-260223T2300Z/ 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- 844 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532>534-537-540>543-230945- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 844 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-22 19:45:04 387 WHUS71 KLWX 230144 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 844 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-230945- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-260223T0700Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T0144Z-260223T2300Z/ 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- 844 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532>534-537-540>543-230945- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 844 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-23 02:41:15 534 WHUS71 KLWX 230840 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 340 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 ANZ532>534-537-540>543-231645- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/ 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- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 340 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. * 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, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-231645- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 340 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-23 02:41:15 534 WHUS71 KLWX 230840 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 340 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 ANZ532>534-537-540>543-231645- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/ 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- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 340 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. * 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, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-231645- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 340 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-23 10:20:17 334 WHUS71 KLWX 231620 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1120 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-240030- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.260223T2300Z-260224T1200Z/ 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- 1120 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532>534-537-540>543-240030- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.260223T2300Z-260224T1200Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1120 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-23 10:20:17 334 WHUS71 KLWX 231620 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1120 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-240030- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.260223T2300Z-260224T1200Z/ 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- 1120 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532>534-537-540>543-240030- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.260223T2300Z-260224T1200Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1120 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-02-23 13:19:21 350 WHUS71 KLWX 231919 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 219 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 ANZ530>543-240330- /O.CAN.KLWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.260223T1919Z-260224T1200Z/ 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- 219 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN...Until 7 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. && $$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||