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Special Marine Warning
Issued: 2:12 PM Apr. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...INCREASING WINDS OVER THE WATERS... Southwest winds will continue to gust around gale-force through early this afternoon. Wind gusts around 30 to 35 knots have been observed at Annapolis, Baltimore, and over southern Maryland. These wind gusts are occurring ahead of a line of heavy showers and possible thunderstorms. Special Marine Warnings may be needed as the line of showers and thunderstorms move across the waters through the afternoon. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect.
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 12:27 PM Apr. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt this morning, becoming northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Monday. * 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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