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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC

300 PM EDT Wed Mar 18 2026



ANZ530>543-182300-

Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-

Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-

Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-

Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-

Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-

Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-

Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-

Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-

Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-

Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-

Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-

Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-

Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth

Island-

300 PM EDT Wed Mar 18 2026



...OCCASIONAL SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST WIND GUSTS TO 20 KNOTS...



* WHAT...South to Southeast winds around 10 kt with occasional 

  gusts up to 20 kt.



* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith

  Point VA, and Tidal Potomac Key Bridge to Smith Point VA.



* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.



* IMPACTS...Conditions could be hazardous to small craft.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should exercise extra caution if navigating the waters

during this time.



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