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Marine Weather Statement for Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD; Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA

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The areas affected include... Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA... Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD... At 514 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated showers, capable of producing winds to around 25 knots. These showers were located along a line extending from near Fort Hunt to near...

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Mariners can expect gusty winds and locally higher waves. Boaters in small craft should seek safe harbor immediately.

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The areas affected include... Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA... Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD... At 514 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated showers, capable of producing winds to around 25 knots. These showers were located along a line extending from near Fort Hunt to near Fairview Beach, moving east at 30 knots. Locations impacted include... Breton Bay, Saint Clements Bay, Maryland Point, Nanjemoy Creek, Port Tobacco River, Cobb Island, Swan Point, Coltons Point, Mathias Point, U.S. 301 Nice Memorial Bridge, Wicomico River, Popes Creek, Westmoreland State Park, Fairview Beach, and Dahlgren. Since a Small Craft Advisory becomes effective at 6:00 PM EST, this will be the final Marine Weather Statement highlighting the gusty winds.

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    Marine Weather Statement issued November 12 at 5:16PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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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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