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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 8:46 AM Jul. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... 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 445 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 25 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Back River to near Bloody Point Light, moving east at 20 knots. Locations impacted include... North Point State Park, Magothy River, Rock Hall, Chester River, Eastern Bay, Pooles Island, Greenbury Point, Shady Side, Highland Beach, Gunpowder River, Sandy Point State Park, Severn River, Bloody Point Light, Thomas Point Light, Poplar Island, Parsons Island, Fort Smallwood State Park, Pinehurst, Turkey Point, and Hart Miller Island. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. &&
Heat Advisory
Issued: 6:31 AM Jul. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland, northeast North Carolina, and central, east central, eastern, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:30 AM Jul. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Drum Point MD. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT this evening. * 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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