Marine Weather Statement for Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD; Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA; Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River +1 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, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island
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- Official severity
- Minor
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
Marine buoys across lower portions of the Chesapeake Bay have indicated a few gusts approaching 20 knots early this morning. These northwesterly winds may remain elevated the next couple of hours. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should exercise extra caution if navigating the...
What the bulletin says to do
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Full official description
Bulletin details
Marine buoys across lower portions of the Chesapeake Bay have indicated a few gusts approaching 20 knots early this morning. These northwesterly winds may remain elevated the next couple of hours. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should exercise extra caution if navigating the waters during this time.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 13 at 7:43AM 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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