Marine Weather Statement for Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA; Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA
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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... Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA... At 822 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was...
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... Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA... At 822 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Saint Inigoes Creek, moving southeast at 10 knots.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 3 at 8:22PM 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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