URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1137 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024 ANZ534-537-543-282345- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-240329T0400Z/ /O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0008.240329T0800Z-240329T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0065.240329T1000Z-240329T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0012.240329T0400Z-240329T1000Z/ 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- 1137 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024 ... SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ... GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... ... SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT... For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft 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 midnight EDT tonight. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 AM EDT Friday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS... Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.