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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 1:01 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 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 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: 1:01 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 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 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 Warning
Issued: 10:25 AM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. CAMBRIDGE MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/02 PM 3.1 1.1 1.2 3 NONE 24/03 AM 3.7 1.7 1.5 3 MINOR 24/03 PM 3.8 1.8 1.8 3 MINOR 25/03 AM 4.0 2.0 1.8 3 MODERATE 25/04 PM 4.0 2.0 1.8 3 MODERATE 26/04 AM 3.9 1.9 1.6 3 MINOR BISHOPS HEAD MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/12 PM 3.4 1.3 1.4 3-4 MINOR 24/12 AM 3.8 1.7 1.6 4 MODERATE 24/12 PM 4.1 2.0 2.0 3-4 MODERATE 25/01 AM 4.1 2.0 1.8 3 MODERATE 25/01 PM 4.1 2.0 1.9 3 MODERATE 26/01 AM 4.2 2.1 2.0 3 MAJOR CRISFIELD MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/11 AM 3.3 1.1 1.7 1 NONE 23/11 PM 3.7 1.5 1.7 1 MINOR 24/11 AM 3.8 1.6 2.1 1 MINOR 25/12 AM 4.1 1.9 2.1 1 MODERATE 25/12 PM 4.2 2.0 2.3 1 MODERATE 26/12 AM 4.2 2.0 2.2 1 MODERATE &&
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