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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:22 PM Jun. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 9:22 PM Jun. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 8:12 PM Jun. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A FEW SPORADIC GUSTS... Southeasterly winds may occasionally gust 15 to 20 knots this evening. Mariners in small craft should exercise caution and be prepared for locally higher winds and waves.
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