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Special Marine Warning issued September 4 at 12:18AM EDT until September 4
Affecting Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA; Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island
In effect until: Sep 4, 2026, 5:45 AM
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA; Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island
Likely impact; effects through 5:45 AM.
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
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SMWLWX The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA... Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island... * Until 145 AM EDT. * At 1218 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Mouth Of The Potomac River, moving east at 25 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel. * Locations impacted include... Ewell, Point Lookout, Tangier Sound, Smith Island, Deep Hole, Southwest Middle Grounds, Crisfield, and Deal Island.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™