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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1000 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

ANZ534-543-171600-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1000 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...BRIEF PERIOD OF GUSTY WINDS POSSIBLE THROUGH MIDDAY...

* WHAT...A brief period of west to northwest wind gusts around 20
  knots is possible.

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

* WHEN...Through midday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should exercise extra caution if navigating the waters
during this time.

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