FROM: NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
AREA: Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA
SENT: 2026-07-21T16:38:00-04:00
Special Marine Warning issued July 21 at 4:38PM EDT until July 21 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
For the following areas…
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA…
At 438 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Tall Timbers to near Mouth Of The Potomac River to
near Northern Neck Reef, moving northeast at 30 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…
Breton Bay, Point Lookout, Tall Timbers, Coltons Point, Saint
Clements Bay, Nomini Bay, Coles Point, Piney Point, Mouth Of The
Potomac River, Saint George Island, and White Point Beach.
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Alert Expiration: 2026-07-21T17:30:00-04:00
⚠️ This alert has been CANCELLED by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC.
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