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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:37 AM May. 9, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM 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. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 5:18 AM May. 9, 2025 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD... At 118 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 12 nm northwest of Mason Neck State Park, moving east at 20 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This strong thunderstorm will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine warning may eventually be required when this strong thunderstorm reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before this strong thunderstorm arrives. &&
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