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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 10:41 AM Jun. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 10:41 AM Jun. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
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