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weather NWS minor Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD; Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA; Chester River to Queenstown MD; Eastern Bay; Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River; Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD October 19, 2026 at 1:11 PM

Small Craft Advisory

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

Local conditions in Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD; Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA; Chester River to Queenstown MD; Eastern Bay; Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River; Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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