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2025 [KLWX] BALTIMORE_MD/_WASHINGTON_DC Marine Dense Fog (MF) Advisory (Y) Number 1

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437 
WHUS71 KLWX 131204
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
704 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

ANZ533-534-537-541>543-132015-
/O.NEW.KLWX.MF.Y.0001.250213T1204Z-250213T1600Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.250214T0000Z-250214T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
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-
704 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to 1/4 to 1/2 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  northwest winds 25 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 
  to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, 
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank 
  River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent 
  River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland 
  waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening 
  to 6 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ530>532-535-536-538>540-132015-
/O.NEW.KLWX.MF.Y.0001.250213T1204Z-250213T1600Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.250213T2100Z-250214T1100Z/
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-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
704 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1/4 to 1/2 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, 
  Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River 
  including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, 
  and Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this 
  afternoon to 6 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

CJL
416 
WHUS71 KLWX 131553
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1053 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-140000-
/O.EXP.KLWX.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250213T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.250213T2100Z-250214T1700Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
1053 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON EST FRIDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, 
  Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River 
  including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to noon EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ532-540-140000-
/O.EXP.KLWX.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250213T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.250213T2100Z-250214T2000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay-
1053 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 PM EST FRIDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD and 
  Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ533-534-537-541>543-140000-
/O.EXP.KLWX.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250213T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.250214T0000Z-250214T2000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
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-
1053 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 PM EST FRIDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, 
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank 
  River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent 
  River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland 
  waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 3 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CJL
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437 
WHUS71 KLWX 131204
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
704 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

ANZ533-534-537-541>543-132015-
/O.NEW.KLWX.MF.Y.0001.250213T1204Z-250213T1600Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.250214T0000Z-250214T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
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-
704 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to 1/4 to 1/2 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  northwest winds 25 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 
  to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, 
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank 
  River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent 
  River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland 
  waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening 
  to 6 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ530>532-535-536-538>540-132015-
/O.NEW.KLWX.MF.Y.0001.250213T1204Z-250213T1600Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.250213T2100Z-250214T1100Z/
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-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
704 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1/4 to 1/2 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, 
  Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River 
  including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, 
  and Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this 
  afternoon to 6 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

CJL
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416 
WHUS71 KLWX 131553
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1053 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-140000-
/O.EXP.KLWX.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250213T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.250213T2100Z-250214T1700Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
1053 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON EST FRIDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, 
  Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River 
  including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to noon EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ532-540-140000-
/O.EXP.KLWX.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250213T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.250213T2100Z-250214T2000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay-
1053 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 PM EST FRIDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD and 
  Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ533-534-537-541>543-140000-
/O.EXP.KLWX.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250213T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0030.250214T0000Z-250214T2000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
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-
1053 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 PM EST FRIDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, 
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank 
  River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent 
  River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland 
  waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 3 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CJL

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