Marine Weather Statement for 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 +2 more
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What you need to know
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- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD, Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay
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What is happening
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD... Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD... Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD... Chester River to Queenstown MD... Eastern Bay... At 531 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated an...
What the bulletin says to do
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for central Maryland...and the adjacent coastal waters. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 20 to 25 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Intense lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
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Bulletin details
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD... Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD... Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD... Chester River to Queenstown MD... Eastern Bay... At 531 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated an area of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 20 to 25 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Dobbins Island, moving northeast at 30 knots. Frequent lightning will continue to the primary hazard though.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 20 at 5:31PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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