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Marine Weather Statement for 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 +5 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, 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, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA
- Effective
- Ends or expires
- Official severity
- Minor
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
Thunderstorms over the Eastern Shore of Maryland may result in a period of easterly wind gusts around 20 to 25 knots early this evening. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should exercise extra caution if navigating the waters during this time.
What the bulletin says to do
No separate action instruction was included in this NWS record. Read the complete official bulletin and follow local authorities.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 31 at 5:50PM 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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