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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:28 PM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * 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...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 7:28 PM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * 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...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 7:00 PM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Queen Annes, Talbot and Caroline. * WHEN...From 2 AM Thursday to 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in bayside communities and along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread minor tidal flooding could continue through Friday afternoon's high tide or perhaps longer. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Eastern Bay at Claiborne MLLW Categories - Minor 3.4 ft, Moderate 4.4 ft, Major 5.4 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.7 ft, Major 3.7 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 23/02 PM 2.9 1.2 1.5 None 24/03 AM 3.6 1.9 1.9 Minor 24/03 PM 3.7 2.0 2.2 Minor 25/03 AM 3.8 2.1 2.2 Minor 25/05 PM 3.8 2.1 2.2 Minor 26/04 AM 3.9 2.2 2.3 Minor &&
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