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Marine Weather Statement

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Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD; Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA

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

Details

The areas affected include... Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA... Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD...
At 514 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated showers, capable of producing winds to around 25 knots. These showers were located along a line extending from near Fort Hunt to near Fairview Beach, moving east at 30 knots.
Locations impacted include... Breton Bay, Saint Clements Bay, Maryland Point, Nanjemoy Creek, Port Tobacco River, Cobb Island, Swan Point, Coltons Point, Mathias Point, U.S. 301 Nice Memorial Bridge, Wicomico River, Popes Creek, Westmoreland State Park, Fairview Beach, and Dahlgren.
Since a Small Craft Advisory becomes effective at 6:00 PM EST, this will be the final Marine Weather Statement highlighting the gusty winds.

Instructions

Mariners can expect gusty winds and locally higher waves. Boaters in small craft should seek safe harbor immediately.
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