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Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-20 11:08:17 535 WHUS71 KLWX 201708 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1208 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ANZ530>534-537>543-210115- /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ 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 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- 1208 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-20 17:45:56 338 WHUS71 KLWX 202345 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 645 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ANZ532>534-537-540>543-210745- /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0028.260220T2345Z-260221T0600Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 645 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ535-536-210600- /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0028.260220T2345Z-260221T0600Z/ Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 645 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-538-539-210745- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 645 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-20 17:45:56 338 WHUS71 KLWX 202345 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 645 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ANZ532>534-537-540>543-210745- /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0028.260220T2345Z-260221T0600Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-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- 645 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * 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 Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ535-536-210600- /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0028.260220T2345Z-260221T0600Z/ Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 645 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-538-539-210745- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-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- 645 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-20 22:21:35 812 WHUS71 KLWX 210421 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1121 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ANZ532>534-537-540>543-211230- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1121 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ535-536-210600- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/ Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 1121 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-538-539-211230- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 1121 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-20 22:21:35 812 WHUS71 KLWX 210421 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1121 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ANZ532>534-537-540>543-211230- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-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- 1121 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * 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 Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ535-536-210600- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/ Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 1121 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-538-539-211230- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-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- 1121 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-20 23:39:38 660 WHUS71 KLWX 210539 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1239 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ532>534-537-540>543-211345- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1239 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ535-536-210645- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/ Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 1239 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have remained below criteria with a weaker frontal passage. $$ ANZ530-531-538-539-211345- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 1239 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-20 23:39:38 660 WHUS71 KLWX 210539 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1239 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ532>534-537-540>543-211345- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-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- 1239 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * 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...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ535-536-210645- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/ Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 1239 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have remained below criteria with a weaker frontal passage. $$ ANZ530-531-538-539-211345- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-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- 1239 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 01:51:11 356 WHUS71 KLWX 210750 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 250 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ530>534-537>543-211600- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 250 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 08:30:43 107 WHUS71 KLWX 211430 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 930 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ535-536-212230- /O.EXB.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260223T1100Z-260223T2300Z/ Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 930 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ530>534-537>543-212230- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 930 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Time and Area Extended Issued At: 2026-02-21 08:30:43 107 WHUS71 KLWX 211430 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 930 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ535-536-212230- /O.EXB.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260223T1100Z-260223T2300Z/ Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 930 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ530>534-537>543-212230- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0006.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 930 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Upgraded 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: Upgraded 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: Upgraded 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: Upgraded 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. 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