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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:14 PM Mar. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. A few occasional gusts to 34 kts are possible this afternoon and early evening. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN...Until 6 AM 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. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 6:02 PM Mar. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SPORADIC GALE FORCE GUSTS... A few sporadic northwesterly wind gusts to gale force remain possible through the afternoon hours across the northern and central portions of the tidal Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay behind a strong secondary boundary. Inexperienced mariners in small craft should be prepared for hazardous conditions or consider staying in port.
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