Small Craft Advisory for Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD; Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD, Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. Impacts: Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Where: Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD. When: From 8 AM to 6 PM EDT Tuesday.
What the bulletin says to do
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued October 19 at 2:33PM EDT until October 21 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Official revision - Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued October 19 at 2:33PM EDT until October 20 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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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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