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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 5:26 PM May. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...South to southeasterly gusts to near 20 knots... The latest buoy data shows a number of locations across lower to middle portions of the Chesapeake Bay gusting to near 20 knots. While these are somewhat intermittent in nature, this may lead to some hazardous conditions to boaters. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should exercise extra caution if navigating the waters during this time.
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 2:49 PM May. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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