Weather Alerts
Small Craft Advisory issued December 5 at 9:50PM EST until December 6 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA,
and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
Point VA.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Marine Weather Statement issued December 5 at 6:55PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Strong offshore winds will persist through Friday evening. This
will result in tides of 1 to 2 feet below mean lower low water in
the tidal Potomac River, and the Chesapeake Bay and adjoining
estuaries north of Smith Point VA.
Mariners should check navigation charts and be careful not to
ground their vessel, particularly when venturing away from the
main channel.