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Small Craft Advisory — Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, AN, Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island, AN
Issued
Expires
1:00 PM CDT · Thu, Jul 30 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KLWX

Affected Areas

Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, AN Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island, AN

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming
northwest early Wednesday morning.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

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