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2018 [KLWX] BALTIMORE_MD/_WASHINGTON_DC Marine (MA) Warning (W) Number 24

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Storm Based Warning History

610 
WHUS51 KLWX 282350
SMWLWX
ANZ536-537-290145-
/O.NEW.KLWX.MA.W.0024.180428T2350Z-180429T0145Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
750 PM EDT SAT APR 28 2018

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA...
  Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD...

* Until 945 PM EDT

* At 750 PM EDT, a gust front was located along a line extending from
  6 nm north of Wicomico River to near Colonial Beach, moving
  southeast at 20 knots.

  HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

  IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by 
           suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel. 

* Locations impacted include...
  Yeocomico River...
  Breton Bay...
  Saint Clements Bay...
  Westmoreland State Park...
  Mouth Of The Potomac River...
  Cobb Island...
  Point Lookout...
  Swan Point...
  Coltons Point...
  Coles Point...
  U.S. 301 Nice Memorial Bridge...
  Saint George Island...
  Wicomico River...
  White Point Beach...
  Nomini Bay...
  Tall Timbers...
  Piney Point...
  and Popes Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.

&&

LAT...LON 3799 7644 3801 7647 3802 7651 3807 7654
      3815 7661 3817 7678 3816 7684 3821 7695
      3826 7696 3831 7703 3837 7705 3842 7699
      3835 7696 3827 7684 3823 7659 3814 7652
      3807 7633 3791 7627
TIME...MOT...LOC 2350Z 300DEG 22KT 3837 7683 3826 7707 

HAIL...0.00in
WIND...>34kts

$$

DHOF
984 
FZUS71 KLWX 290003
MWSLWX

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
803 PM EDT SAT APR 28 2018

ANZ536-537-290145-
/O.CON.KLWX.MA.W.0024.000000T0000Z-180429T0145Z/
803 PM EDT SAT APR 28 2018

...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM EDT...

For the following areas...
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA...
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD...

At 802 PM EDT, a gust front was located ${point1.roundedDistance} nm
south of ${point1.name}, moving southeast at 20 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by 
         suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel. 

Locations impacted include...
Yeocomico River...
Breton Bay...
Saint Clements Bay...
Westmoreland State Park...
Mouth Of The Potomac River...
Cobb Island...
Point Lookout...
Swan Point...
Coltons Point...
Coles Point...
U.S. 301 Nice Memorial Bridge...
Saint George Island...
Wicomico River...
White Point Beach...
Nomini Bay...
Tall Timbers...
Piney Point...
and Popes Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Capsizing in cold water is a particularly dangerous situation. Move 
to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are 
expected.

&&

LAT...LON 3799 7644 3801 7647 3802 7651 3807 7654
      3815 7661 3817 7678 3816 7684 3821 7695
      3826 7696 3831 7703 3837 7705 3842 7699
      3835 7696 3827 7684 3823 7659 3814 7652
      3807 7633 3791 7627
TIME...MOT...LOC 0002Z 300DEG 22KT 3833 7675 3822 7699 

HAIL...0.00in
WIND...>34kts

$$

DHOF
955 
FZUS71 KLWX 290004 CCA
MWSLWX

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
804 PM EDT SAT APR 28 2018

ANZ536-537-290145-
/O.COR.KLWX.MA.W.0024.000000T0000Z-180429T0145Z/
804 PM EDT SAT APR 28 2018

...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM EDT...

For the following areas...
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA...
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD...

At 803 PM EDT, a gust front was located near Dahlgren, moving 
southeast at 20 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by 
         suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel. 

Locations impacted include...
Yeocomico River...
Breton Bay...
Saint Clements Bay...
Westmoreland State Park...
Mouth Of The Potomac River...
Cobb Island...
Point Lookout...
Swan Point...
Coltons Point...
Coles Point...
U.S. 301 Nice Memorial Bridge...
Saint George Island...
Wicomico River...
White Point Beach...
Nomini Bay...
Tall Timbers...
Piney Point...
and Popes Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Capsizing in cold water is a particularly dangerous situation. Move 
to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are 
expected.

&&

LAT...LON 3799 7644 3801 7647 3802 7651 3807 7654
      3815 7661 3817 7678 3816 7684 3821 7695
      3826 7696 3831 7703 3837 7705 3842 7699
      3835 7696 3827 7684 3823 7659 3814 7652
      3807 7633 3791 7627
TIME...MOT...LOC 0002Z 300DEG 22KT 3833 7675 3822 7699 

HAIL...0.00in
WIND...>34kts

$$

DHOF
491 
FZUS71 KLWX 290042
MWSLWX

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
842 PM EDT SAT APR 28 2018

ANZ536-290051-
/O.CAN.KLWX.MA.W.0024.000000T0000Z-180429T0145Z/
842 PM EDT SAT APR 28 2018

...THE SPECIAL MARINE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The affected areas were...
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD...

The gust front has moved out of the warned area and no longer poses 
a significant threat to boaters.

LAT...LON 3799 7644 3801 7647 3802 7651 3807 7654
      3815 7661 3817 7678 3817 7685 3826 7686
      3825 7684 3823 7659 3814 7652 3806 7633
      3791 7627
TIME...MOT...LOC 0041Z 300DEG 22KT 3821 7649 3810 7673 

$$

ANZ537-290145-
/O.CON.KLWX.MA.W.0024.000000T0000Z-180429T0145Z/
842 PM EDT SAT APR 28 2018

...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM EDT...

For the following areas...
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA...

At 841 PM EDT, a gust front was located near Piney Point, moving 
southeast at 20 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by 
         suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel. 

Locations impacted include...
Yeocomico River...
Breton Bay...
Point Lookout...
Coltons Point...
Saint Clements Bay...
Coles Point...
Mouth Of The Potomac River...
Saint George Island...
White Point Beach...
Nomini Bay...
Tall Timbers...
and Piney Point.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Capsizing in cold water is a particularly dangerous situation. Move 
to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds are expected.

&&

LAT...LON 3799 7644 3801 7647 3802 7651 3807 7654
      3815 7661 3817 7678 3817 7685 3826 7686
      3825 7684 3823 7659 3814 7652 3806 7633
      3791 7627
TIME...MOT...LOC 0041Z 300DEG 22KT 3821 7649 3810 7673 

HAIL...0.00in
WIND...>34kts

$$

DHOF
457 
FZUS71 KLWX 290138
MWSLWX

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
938 PM EDT SAT APR 28 2018

ANZ537-290148-
/O.EXP.KLWX.MA.W.0024.000000T0000Z-180429T0145Z/
938 PM EDT SAT APR 28 2018

...THE SPECIAL MARINE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 945 PM EDT...

The affected areas were... 
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA...

The gust front has moved out of the area and no longer poses a
significant threat to boaters.

LAT...LON 3799 7644 3801 7647 3802 7651 3807 7654
      3815 7661 3817 7678 3817 7685 3826 7686
      3825 7684 3823 7659 3814 7652 3806 7633
      3791 7627
TIME...MOT...LOC 0138Z 300DEG 22KT 3804 7611 3793 7635 

$$

DHOF
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610 
WHUS51 KLWX 282350
SMWLWX
ANZ536-537-290145-
/O.NEW.KLWX.MA.W.0024.180428T2350Z-180429T0145Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
750 PM EDT SAT APR 28 2018

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA...
  Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD...

* Until 945 PM EDT

* At 750 PM EDT, a gust front was located along a line extending from
  6 nm north of Wicomico River to near Colonial Beach, moving
  southeast at 20 knots.

  HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

  IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by 
           suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel. 

* Locations impacted include...
  Yeocomico River...
  Breton Bay...
  Saint Clements Bay...
  Westmoreland State Park...
  Mouth Of The Potomac River...
  Cobb Island...
  Point Lookout...
  Swan Point...
  Coltons Point...
  Coles Point...
  U.S. 301 Nice Memorial Bridge...
  Saint George Island...
  Wicomico River...
  White Point Beach...
  Nomini Bay...
  Tall Timbers...
  Piney Point...
  and Popes Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.

&&

LAT...LON 3799 7644 3801 7647 3802 7651 3807 7654
      3815 7661 3817 7678 3816 7684 3821 7695
      3826 7696 3831 7703 3837 7705 3842 7699
      3835 7696 3827 7684 3823 7659 3814 7652
      3807 7633 3791 7627
TIME...MOT...LOC 2350Z 300DEG 22KT 3837 7683 3826 7707 

HAIL...0.00in
WIND...>34kts

$$

DHOF
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984 
FZUS71 KLWX 290003
MWSLWX

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
803 PM EDT SAT APR 28 2018

ANZ536-537-290145-
/O.CON.KLWX.MA.W.0024.000000T0000Z-180429T0145Z/
803 PM EDT SAT APR 28 2018

...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM EDT...

For the following areas...
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA...
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD...

At 802 PM EDT, a gust front was located ${point1.roundedDistance} nm
south of ${point1.name}, moving southeast at 20 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by 
         suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel. 

Locations impacted include...
Yeocomico River...
Breton Bay...
Saint Clements Bay...
Westmoreland State Park...
Mouth Of The Potomac River...
Cobb Island...
Point Lookout...
Swan Point...
Coltons Point...
Coles Point...
U.S. 301 Nice Memorial Bridge...
Saint George Island...
Wicomico River...
White Point Beach...
Nomini Bay...
Tall Timbers...
Piney Point...
and Popes Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Capsizing in cold water is a particularly dangerous situation. Move 
to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are 
expected.

&&

LAT...LON 3799 7644 3801 7647 3802 7651 3807 7654
      3815 7661 3817 7678 3816 7684 3821 7695
      3826 7696 3831 7703 3837 7705 3842 7699
      3835 7696 3827 7684 3823 7659 3814 7652
      3807 7633 3791 7627
TIME...MOT...LOC 0002Z 300DEG 22KT 3833 7675 3822 7699 

HAIL...0.00in
WIND...>34kts

$$

DHOF
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955 
FZUS71 KLWX 290004 CCA
MWSLWX

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
804 PM EDT SAT APR 28 2018

ANZ536-537-290145-
/O.COR.KLWX.MA.W.0024.000000T0000Z-180429T0145Z/
804 PM EDT SAT APR 28 2018

...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM EDT...

For the following areas...
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA...
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD...

At 803 PM EDT, a gust front was located near Dahlgren, moving 
southeast at 20 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by 
         suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel. 

Locations impacted include...
Yeocomico River...
Breton Bay...
Saint Clements Bay...
Westmoreland State Park...
Mouth Of The Potomac River...
Cobb Island...
Point Lookout...
Swan Point...
Coltons Point...
Coles Point...
U.S. 301 Nice Memorial Bridge...
Saint George Island...
Wicomico River...
White Point Beach...
Nomini Bay...
Tall Timbers...
Piney Point...
and Popes Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Capsizing in cold water is a particularly dangerous situation. Move 
to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are 
expected.

&&

LAT...LON 3799 7644 3801 7647 3802 7651 3807 7654
      3815 7661 3817 7678 3816 7684 3821 7695
      3826 7696 3831 7703 3837 7705 3842 7699
      3835 7696 3827 7684 3823 7659 3814 7652
      3807 7633 3791 7627
TIME...MOT...LOC 0002Z 300DEG 22KT 3833 7675 3822 7699 

HAIL...0.00in
WIND...>34kts

$$

DHOF
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491 
FZUS71 KLWX 290042
MWSLWX

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
842 PM EDT SAT APR 28 2018

ANZ536-290051-
/O.CAN.KLWX.MA.W.0024.000000T0000Z-180429T0145Z/
842 PM EDT SAT APR 28 2018

...THE SPECIAL MARINE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The affected areas were...
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD...

The gust front has moved out of the warned area and no longer poses 
a significant threat to boaters.

LAT...LON 3799 7644 3801 7647 3802 7651 3807 7654
      3815 7661 3817 7678 3817 7685 3826 7686
      3825 7684 3823 7659 3814 7652 3806 7633
      3791 7627
TIME...MOT...LOC 0041Z 300DEG 22KT 3821 7649 3810 7673 

$$

ANZ537-290145-
/O.CON.KLWX.MA.W.0024.000000T0000Z-180429T0145Z/
842 PM EDT SAT APR 28 2018

...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM EDT...

For the following areas...
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA...

At 841 PM EDT, a gust front was located near Piney Point, moving 
southeast at 20 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by 
         suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel. 

Locations impacted include...
Yeocomico River...
Breton Bay...
Point Lookout...
Coltons Point...
Saint Clements Bay...
Coles Point...
Mouth Of The Potomac River...
Saint George Island...
White Point Beach...
Nomini Bay...
Tall Timbers...
and Piney Point.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Capsizing in cold water is a particularly dangerous situation. Move 
to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds are expected.

&&

LAT...LON 3799 7644 3801 7647 3802 7651 3807 7654
      3815 7661 3817 7678 3817 7685 3826 7686
      3825 7684 3823 7659 3814 7652 3806 7633
      3791 7627
TIME...MOT...LOC 0041Z 300DEG 22KT 3821 7649 3810 7673 

HAIL...0.00in
WIND...>34kts

$$

DHOF
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457 
FZUS71 KLWX 290138
MWSLWX

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
938 PM EDT SAT APR 28 2018

ANZ537-290148-
/O.EXP.KLWX.MA.W.0024.000000T0000Z-180429T0145Z/
938 PM EDT SAT APR 28 2018

...THE SPECIAL MARINE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 945 PM EDT...

The affected areas were... 
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA...

The gust front has moved out of the area and no longer poses a
significant threat to boaters.

LAT...LON 3799 7644 3801 7647 3802 7651 3807 7654
      3815 7661 3817 7678 3817 7685 3826 7686
      3825 7684 3823 7659 3814 7652 3806 7633
      3791 7627
TIME...MOT...LOC 0138Z 300DEG 22KT 3804 7611 3793 7635 

$$

DHOF

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