Marine Weather Statement for Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD; Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD; Eastern Bay +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD, Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Eastern Bay
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- Minor
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD... Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD... Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River... Eastern Bay... At 451 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a thunderstorm capable of producing winds to around 30 knots....
What the bulletin says to do
This thunderstorm will likely produce gusty winds and higher waves, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine warning may be needed if this thunderstorm continues to strengthen. Boaters should consider heading for shore before this strong thunderstorm arrives.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD... Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD... Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River... Eastern Bay... At 451 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a thunderstorm capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Flag Harbor, moving northeast at 15 knots. Locations impacted include... Parsons Island, Choptank River, Miles River, Eastern Bay, Blackwalnut Point, Dares Beach, Flag Harbor, Poplar Island, Knapps Narrows Bridge, Tilghman Island, and Chesapeake Beach.
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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 1 at 4:53PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Official revision
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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