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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC

216 AM EDT Sat Mar 28 2026



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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-

216 AM EDT Sat Mar 28 2026



...BRIEF PERIOD OF GALE-FORCE GUSTS POSSIBLE THIS MORNING...



* WHAT...A brief period of northwest gusts around 35 knots is

  possible.



* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, 

  and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith 

  Point VA.



* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM EDT this morning.



* IMPACTS...Strong winds may cause hazardous waves which could 

  capsize or damage vessels.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid these potentially 

hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter 

course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.



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