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Small Craft Advisory issued November 25 at 12:05PM EST until November 26 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * WHAT...South winds becoming west Wednesday night 10 to 20 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, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 25 at 12:05PM EST until November 26 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 20 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Wednesday to 6 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 20 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Wednesday to 6 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Wednesday to 6 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Wednesday to 6 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Marine Weather Statement issued November 25 at 7:50AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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A few southerly wind gusts to near 20 knots are possible this morning. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should exercise extra caution if navigating the waters during this time.
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 25 at 7:48AM EST until November 26 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 25 at 1:27AM EST until November 26 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
November 25, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 24 at 6:45PM EST until November 26 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 6 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 24 at 11:21AM EST until November 26 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 6 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled.
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The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 23 at 6:37PM EST until November 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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Winds have diminished in the following zones... 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... Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 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...Until 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Drum Point MD, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
November 23, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 23 at 2:46PM EST until November 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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* WHAT...West winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 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...From 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Drum Point MD, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Special Weather Statement issued November 23 at 9:42AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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Wind gusts reaching 40 to 45 mph are possible through this afternoon. The strongest gusts, potentially reaching 50 mph along the ridges, will generally be brief at any given location. Even so, gusts of this magnitude are capable of blowing around lightweight objects, causing localized minor tree damage and power outages, and creating difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles.
November 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 23 at 8:37AM EST until November 24 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
November 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Special Weather Statement issued November 23 at 7:01AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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Patches of dense fog have developed early this morning, especially in sheltered valley locations. This fog should lift through 8AM. Until then, visibility may be locally reduced to a quarter mile or less. Motorists should use extra caution, leave extra travel time and following distance, and use low beam headlights in fog.
November 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Special Weather Statement issued November 23 at 6:55AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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Patches of dense fog have developed early this morning, especially in sheltered valley locations. This fog should lift through 8AM. Until then, visibility may be locally reduced to a quarter mile or less. Motorists should use extra caution, leave extra travel time and following distance, and use low beam headlights in fog.
November 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 23 at 1:02AM EST until November 24 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
November 23, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 22 at 12:10PM EST until November 22 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. * 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...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
November 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 22 at 4:49AM EST until November 22 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt 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...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Special Weather Statement issued November 19 at 9:48PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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Patches of dense fog have developed along the ridgetops and eastern facing slopes. This fog should persist through the night. Visibilities may be locally reduced to a quarter mile or less. Motorists should use extra caution, leave extra travel time and following distance, and use low beam headlights in fog. Conditions may change rapidly over short distances.
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 19 at 4:48PM EST until November 19 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kts. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Drum Point MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 19 at 2:57PM EST until November 19 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Drum Point MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
November 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 19 at 11:38AM EST until November 19 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Drum Point MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
November 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 19 at 8:05AM EST until November 19 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
November 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Marine Weather Statement issued November 19 at 2:58AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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A few southeasterly to southerly wind gusts to near 20 knots are possible early this morning. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should exercise extra caution if navigating the waters during this time.
November 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 19 at 12:05AM EST until November 19 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
November 19, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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Special Weather Statement issued November 18 at 12:45PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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Light wintry precipitation in the form of snow, sleet and freezing rain is possible during the 6 to 10 PM timeframe this evening across eastern Garrett and extreme western Allegany Counties in Maryland, and western Mineral County in West Virginia. Little to no accumulation is expected. If commuting this evening, be aware of the possibility of some slick roads. Plan ahead by allowing for extra travel time. Stay tuned for updates on this potential winter weather episode.
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM