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Small Craft Advisory — Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, AN, Eastern Bay, AN
Issued
8:00 PM CDT · Wed, Jul 22 2026
Expires
7:00 AM CDT · Thu, Jul 23 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KLWX

Affected Areas

Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, AN Eastern Bay, AN

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to
20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the second
Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to
20 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this
evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from midnight
tonight to 11 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.