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Home Return to list Small Craft Advisory 0032 Issued by the Baltimore / Washington Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-28 12:31:54 711 WHUS71 KLWX 281831 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 131 PM EST Sat Feb 28 2026 ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-542-010245- /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0032.260301T1800Z-260301T2300Z/ 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- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 131 PM EST Sat Feb 28 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 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, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532>534-537-540-541-543-010245- /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0032.260301T1800Z-260302T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 131 PM EST Sat Feb 28 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-28 12:31:54 711 WHUS71 KLWX 281831 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 131 PM EST Sat Feb 28 2026 ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-542-010245- /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0032.260301T1800Z-260301T2300Z/ 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- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 131 PM EST Sat Feb 28 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 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, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532>534-537-540-541-543-010245- /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0032.260301T1800Z-260302T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 131 PM EST Sat Feb 28 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-28 20:18:08 241 WHUS71 KLWX 010217 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 917 PM EST Sat Feb 28 2026 ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-542-011100- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0032.260301T1800Z-260301T2300Z/ 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- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 917 PM EST Sat Feb 28 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 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, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532>534-537-540-541-543-011100- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0032.260301T1800Z-260302T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 917 PM EST Sat Feb 28 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-28 20:18:08 241 WHUS71 KLWX 010217 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 917 PM EST Sat Feb 28 2026 ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-542-011100- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0032.260301T1800Z-260301T2300Z/ 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- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 917 PM EST Sat Feb 28 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 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, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532>534-537-540-541-543-011100- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0032.260301T1800Z-260302T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 917 PM EST Sat Feb 28 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-03-01 00:00:15 298 WHUS71 KLWX 010559 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1259 AM EST Sun Mar 1 2026 ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-542-011400- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0032.260301T1300Z-260301T2300Z/ 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- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 1259 AM EST Sun Mar 1 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 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, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532>534-537-540-541-543-011400- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0032.260301T1300Z-260302T1400Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1259 AM EST Sun Mar 1 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 9 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-03-01 00:00:15 298 WHUS71 KLWX 010559 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1259 AM EST Sun Mar 1 2026 ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-542-011400- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0032.260301T1300Z-260301T2300Z/ 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- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 1259 AM EST Sun Mar 1 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 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, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532>534-537-540-541-543-011400- /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0032.260301T1300Z-260302T1400Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1259 AM EST Sun Mar 1 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 9 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-01 08:15:14 690 WHUS71 KLWX 011414 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 914 AM EST Sun Mar 1 2026 ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-542-012215- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-260301T2300Z/ 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- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 914 AM EST Sun Mar 1 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532>534-537-540-541-543-012215- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-260302T1400Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 914 AM EST Sun Mar 1 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-01 08:15:14 690 WHUS71 KLWX 011414 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 914 AM EST Sun Mar 1 2026 ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-542-012215- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-260301T2300Z/ 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- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 914 AM EST Sun Mar 1 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ532>534-537-540-541-543-012215- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-260302T1400Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 914 AM EST Sun Mar 1 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||