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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 10:18 PM Jul. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD... Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD... Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD... Chester River to Queenstown MD... Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River... Eastern Bay... Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor... At 617 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a front, capable of producing winds to around 20 to 30 knots. This front was located along a line extending from 12 nm south of Turkey Point to 7 nm northeast of Chester River to 7 nm east of Miles River, moving west at 10 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 20 to 30 knots and local higher waves. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:51 PM Jul. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Drum Point MD, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * 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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