Marine Weather Statement for Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA; Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA; Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island
Official alert fields
What you need to know
- Applies to
- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, 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
Northeasterly winds are still gusting up to 20 knots over the middle Chesapeake Bay. Winds should continue to diminish through this afternoon as a cold front continues south. Mariners, especially in small craft, should exercise caution and be prepared for locally higher winds and waves.
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.
Official geometry where available
Alert boundary
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued October 15 at 11:16AM 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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- Actual
- Message type
- Alert
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