Marine Weather Statement for Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD; Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA; Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD +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, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island
- Effective
- Ended
- Official severity
- Minor
- Official urgency
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What is happening
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA... Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD... Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD... Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island... At 200 PM EDT, Doppler radar...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
Full official description
Bulletin details
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA... Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD... Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD... Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island... At 200 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a shower, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This shower was located over Solomons Island, moving east at 20 knots.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 14 at 2:01PM 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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