2 products issued by NWS for: 20NM NE Lewisetta VA
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1113 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024 ANZ530>543-030015- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0084.240503T1500Z-240503T2200Z/ 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 Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- 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- 1113 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...East winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
Marine Weather Statement
Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1221 PM EDT Thu May 2 2024 ANZ533-534-543-022300- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1221 PM EDT Thu May 2 2024 ...SOUTHERLY CHANNELING THIS EVENING... Southerly channeling may result in occasional wind gusts to near 18 knots this evening. Mariners, especially those who are inexperienced or operating smaller vessels, should exercise extra caution if navigating the waters during this time. If winds persist beyond a few hours, Small Craft Advisories may be necessary. $$