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Home Return to list Small Craft Advisory 0030 Issued by the Baltimore / Washington Forecast Office
Action: New 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: New 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: Time Extended 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. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-23 20:42:03 622 WHUS71 KLWX 240241 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 941 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 ANZ530>543-241045- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 941 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-24 02:04:10 878 WHUS71 KLWX 240803 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 303 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ANZ530>543-241615- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ 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- 303 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-24 03:24:42 318 WHUS71 KLWX 240924 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 424 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ANZ534-537-543-241730- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0300Z-260225T2200Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 424 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 5 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ531>533-538>542-241730- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0400Z-260225T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 424 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Drum Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-535-536-241730- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0600Z-260225T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 424 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-24 03:24:42 318 WHUS71 KLWX 240924 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 424 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ANZ534-537-543-241730- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0300Z-260225T2200Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 424 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 5 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ531>533-538>542-241730- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0400Z-260225T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 424 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Drum Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-535-536-241730- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0600Z-260225T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 424 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-24 03:24:42 318 WHUS71 KLWX 240924 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 424 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ANZ534-537-543-241730- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0300Z-260225T2200Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 424 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 5 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ531>533-538>542-241730- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0400Z-260225T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 424 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Drum Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-535-536-241730- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0600Z-260225T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 424 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-24 09:38:45 798 WHUS71 KLWX 241538 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1038 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ANZ534-537-543-242345- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0300Z-260225T2200Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1038 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 5 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ531>533-538>542-242345- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0400Z-260225T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 1038 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Drum Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-535-536-242345- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0600Z-260225T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 1038 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-24 09:38:45 798 WHUS71 KLWX 241538 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1038 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ANZ534-537-543-242345- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0300Z-260225T2200Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1038 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 5 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ531>533-538>542-242345- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0400Z-260225T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 1038 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Drum Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-535-536-242345- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0600Z-260225T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 1038 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-24 09:38:45 798 WHUS71 KLWX 241538 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1038 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ANZ534-537-543-242345- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0300Z-260225T2200Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1038 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 5 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ531>533-538>542-242345- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0400Z-260225T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 1038 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Drum Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-535-536-242345- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0600Z-260225T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 1038 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-02-24 11:52:19 137 WHUS71 KLWX 241751 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1251 PM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ANZ537-250200- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0300Z-260225T2200Z/ Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- 1251 PM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 5 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-535-536-250200- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0600Z-260225T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 1251 PM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ531>533-538>542-250200- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2000Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0400Z-260225T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 1251 PM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Drum Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ534-543-250200- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2000Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0300Z-260225T2200Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1251 PM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 5 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-24 11:52:19 137 WHUS71 KLWX 241751 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1251 PM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ANZ537-250200- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0300Z-260225T2200Z/ Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- 1251 PM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 5 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-535-536-250200- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0600Z-260225T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 1251 PM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ531>533-538>542-250200- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2000Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0400Z-260225T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 1251 PM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Drum Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ534-543-250200- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2000Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0300Z-260225T2200Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1251 PM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 5 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-02-24 11:52:19 137 WHUS71 KLWX 241751 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1251 PM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ANZ537-250200- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0300Z-260225T2200Z/ Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- 1251 PM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 5 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-535-536-250200- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0600Z-260225T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 1251 PM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ531>533-538>542-250200- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2000Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0400Z-260225T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 1251 PM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Drum Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ534-543-250200- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2000Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0300Z-260225T2200Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1251 PM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 5 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-24 11:52:19 137 WHUS71 KLWX 241751 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1251 PM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ANZ537-250200- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0300Z-260225T2200Z/ Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- 1251 PM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 5 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-535-536-250200- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0600Z-260225T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 1251 PM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ531>533-538>542-250200- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2000Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0400Z-260225T2100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 1251 PM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Drum Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ534-543-250200- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260224T2000Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0031.260225T0300Z-260225T2200Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1251 PM EST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 5 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||