- In force from
- Oct 19, 1:10 AM EDT
- Until
- Oct 20, 11:00 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 18, 6:44 PM EDT
- Updated
- 1 time, last Oct 19, 1:10 AM EDT
- Office
- Baltimore MD/Washington, DC
- Number
- 162 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Minor, Expected, Likely
- Where
- Atlantic waters
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING
For Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, from Baltimore MD/Washington, DC
- What
- North winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.
- Where
- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.
- When
- From noon today to 6 PM EDT this evening.
- Impacts
- Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
What to do
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
For Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD; Chester River to Queenstown MD, from Baltimore MD/Washington, DC
- What
- North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.
- Where
- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD and Chester River to Queenstown MD.
- When
- From 8 AM this morning to 11 AM EDT Tuesday.
- Impacts
- Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
What to do
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
For Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, from Baltimore MD/Washington, DC
- What
- North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
- Where
- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA.
- When
- Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday.
- Impacts
- Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
What to do
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
For Eastern Bay; Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River; Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, from Baltimore MD/Washington, DC
- What
- North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
- Where
- Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.
- When
- Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday.
- Impacts
- Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
What to do
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
For Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD; Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, from Baltimore MD/Washington, DC
- What
- For the first Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.
- Where
- Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor.
- When
- For the first Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 6 PM EDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Tuesday.
- Impacts
- Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
What to do
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
For Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA; Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island, from Baltimore MD/Washington, DC
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
- Where
- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.
- When
- For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Tuesday.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
What to do
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.
For Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD, from Baltimore MD/Washington, DC
- What
- North winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.
- Where
- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD.
- When
- From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening.
- Impacts
- Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
What to do
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Every area Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD; Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD; Chester River to Queenstown MD; Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA; Eastern Bay; Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River; Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD; Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD; Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor; Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA; Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island; Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD
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