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Marine Weather Statement

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Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD; Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA; Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River; Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Minor
Urgency Expected
Certainty Observed

Details

Marine buoys across lower portions of the Chesapeake Bay have indicated a few gusts approaching 20 knots early this morning. These northwesterly winds may remain elevated the next couple of hours.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should exercise extra caution if navigating the waters during this time.
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