Severe · Special Marine WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Special Marine Warning issued October 16 at 5:54PM EDT until October 16
Affecting Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD
In effect until: Oct 17, 2026, 12:00 AM
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD
Likely impact; effects through 12:00 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 north of Pooles Island MD... * Until 800 PM EDT. * At 554 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 24 nm northwest of Havre De Grace to 21 nm northwest of Middle River to 30 nm north of Key Bridge, moving east at 30 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... Northeast River, Turkey Point, Worton Point, Spesutie Island, Aberdeen Proving Ground, and Havre De Grace.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™