Severe Center
East Central Florida Warnings, Watches, And Advisories Marine Weather Statement
Marine Weather Statement
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 19 2026 7:32 AM EDT – Sunday, Apr 19 2026 12:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
GUSTS TO NEAR GALE FORCE THIS MORNING
After an initial surge of gale-force winds early this morning, a
few sporadic occasional gusts to near gale force are possible
through mid to late morning. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating.
few sporadic occasional gusts to near gale force are possible
through mid to late morning. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating.
Areas Impacted:
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor
Chester River to Queenstown MD
Eastern Bay
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island