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Special Marine Warning — Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD; Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD; Chester River to Queenstown MD

Event time: Last updated: Sep 6, 2026 United States
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Special Marine Warning issued August 20 at 2:30PM EDT until August 20 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Measurements

Coordinates39.2131, -76.2523
RegionChesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD; Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD; Chester River to Queenstown MD
Expires2026-08-20T15:15:00-04:00
Nws UrgencyImmediate
Nws CertaintyLikely

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