Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 5NM SSE Annapolis MD

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
338 PM EDT Sun Jul 6 2025

ANZ532-533-537-541-070345-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-250707T0600Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
338 PM EDT Sun Jul 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Drum Point MD,
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, and
  Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

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Marine Weather Statement

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
818 PM EDT Sun Jul 6 2025

ANZ531-532-540-070100-
818 PM EDT Sun Jul 6 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS...

The areas affected include...
  Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD...
  Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD...
  Eastern Bay...

At 818 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located
over Chesapeake Bay Bridge, moving north at 10 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor
immediately until this storm passes.

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LAT...LON 3904 7630 3895 7636 3895 7631 3893 7632
      3894 7633 3894 7636 3893 7636 3892 7632
      3890 7632 3892 7636 3890 7637 3890 7644
      3899 7648 3902 7641 3905 7646 3912 7645
      3913 7628

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