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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC

645 PM EST Fri Dec 12 2025



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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-

645 PM EST Fri Dec 12 2025



...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE

SUNDAY NIGHT...



* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 

  waves 2 to 5 ft 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 Sunday morning through late Sunday night.



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

  capsize or damage vessels.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible

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

course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.



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