Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: 14NM ESE Baltimore MD

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
313 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-231615-
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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-
313 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 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...From noon today to 6 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.

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