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Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued November 6 at 4:22AM EST until November 7 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Minor

What is happening

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Official instructions

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

Original message from NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC. Wording is preserved from the source.

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