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FZUS51 KLWX 110258
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COASTAL WATERS FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
1058 PM EDT MON AUG 10 2026
TIDAL POTOMAC RIVER AND MARYLAND PORTION OF CHESAPEAKE BAY.
FORECASTS OF WAVE HEIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE EFFECTS OF WIND DIRECTION
RELATIVE TO TIDAL CURRENTS. EXPECT HIGHER WAVES WHEN WINDS ARE
BLOWING AGAINST THE TIDAL FLOW. WAVES FLAT WHERE WATERS ARE ICED OVER.
ANZ500-110800-
1058 PM EDT MON AUG 10 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE TIDAL POTOMAC AND MD PORTION OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY...
HIGH PRESSURE WILL BE PERSISTENT OFF THE EAST COAST INTO THE MIDDLE
OF THE WEEK WHILE A COLD FRONT GRADUALLY APPROACHES FROM THE NORTH.
THERE WILL BE DAILY THUNDERSTORM CHANCES FOR MUCH OF THE WEEK. GUSTY
WINDS AND FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING WILL BE THE PRIMARY
THREATS WITH ANY STORMS. SPECIAL MARINE WARNINGS WILL BE A
POSSIBILITY EACH DAY TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
ANZ535-110800-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD-
1058 PM EDT MON AUG 10 2026
REST OF TONIGHT
SW WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT. A SLIGHT
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND TSTMS LATE THIS EVENING.
TUE
W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
TSTMS.
TUE NIGHT
W WINDS AROUND 5 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND TSTMS.
WED
NW WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT.
WED NIGHT
SE WINDS AROUND 5 KT. WAVES 1 FT OR LESS. A CHANCE OF
SHOWERS.
THU
W WINDS AROUND 5 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
THU NIGHT
NW WINDS AROUND 5 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
FRI
N WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND TSTMS
THROUGH THE NIGHT.
SAT
E WINDS AROUND 5 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
WINDS AND WAVES HIGHER AND VISIBILITIES LOWER IN AND NEAR TSTMS.
ANZ536-110800-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM INDIAN HEAD TO COBB ISLAND-
1058 PM EDT MON AUG 10 2026
REST OF TONIGHT
W WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT.
TUE
W WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
TSTMS.
TUE NIGHT
W WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND TSTMS.
WED
NW WINDS AROUND 5 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
WED NIGHT
S WINDS AROUND 5 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
THU
W WINDS AROUND 5 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
THU NIGHT
NW WINDS AROUND 5 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
FRI
N WINDS AROUND 5 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
TSTMS THROUGH THE NIGHT.
SAT
E WINDS AROUND 5 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
WINDS AND WAVES HIGHER AND VISIBILITIES LOWER IN AND NEAR TSTMS.
ANZ537-110800-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM COBB ISLAND TO SMITH POINT-
1058 PM EDT MON AUG 10 2026
REST OF TONIGHT
W WINDS 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
TUE
W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
TSTMS.
TUE NIGHT
W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
TSTMS.
WED
NW WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
WED NIGHT
SE WINDS 5 KT. WAVES FLAT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
THU
SW WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT.
THU NIGHT
W WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT.
FRI
N WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND TSTMS
THROUGH THE NIGHT.
SAT...E WINDS 5 TO 10 KT
BECOMING S AFTER MIDNIGHT. WAVES 1 FT.
WINDS AND WAVES HIGHER AND VISIBILITIES LOWER IN AND NEAR TSTMS.
ANZ530-110800-
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND-
1058 PM EDT MON AUG 10 2026
REST OF TONIGHT
W WINDS 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
TUE
W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
TSTMS.
TUE NIGHT
W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. SHOWERS LIKELY WITH A
CHANCE OF TSTMS.
WED
N WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT.
WED NIGHT
SW WINDS AROUND 5 KT. WAVES FLAT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
THU
W WINDS AROUND 5 KT. WAVES 1 FT OR LESS. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND TSTMS.
THU NIGHT
NW WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT.
FRI
N WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS THROUGH
THE DAY.
SAT...NE WINDS 5 TO 10 KT
BECOMING S AFTER MIDNIGHT. WAVES 1 FT
OR LESS.
WINDS AND WAVES HIGHER AND VISIBILITIES LOWER IN AND NEAR TSTMS.
ANZ531-110800-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT-
1058 PM EDT MON AUG 10 2026
REST OF TONIGHT
W WINDS 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
TUE...W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT
BECOMING SW LATE. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE
OF SHOWERS AND TSTMS.
TUE NIGHT
W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. SHOWERS LIKELY WITH A
CHANCE OF TSTMS.
WED
NW WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
WED NIGHT
SW WINDS 5 KT. WAVES FLAT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
THU
SW WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT.
THU NIGHT
W WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT. A CHANCE OF
SHOWERS.
FRI
N WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS THROUGH
THE DAY.
SAT...E WINDS 5 TO 10 KT
BECOMING S AFTER MIDNIGHT. WAVES 1 FT OR
LESS.
WINDS AND WAVES HIGHER AND VISIBILITIES LOWER IN AND NEAR TSTMS.
ANZ538-110800-
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR-
1058 PM EDT MON AUG 10 2026
REST OF TONIGHT
W WINDS 5 KT. WAVES FLAT.
TUE
W WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
TSTMS.
TUE NIGHT
W WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT. SHOWERS LIKELY WITH
A CHANCE OF TSTMS.
WED
NW WINDS 5 KT. WAVES FLAT.
WED NIGHT
SW WINDS 5 KT. WAVES FLAT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
THU
W WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT.
THU NIGHT
W WINDS 5 KT. WAVES FLAT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
FRI
N WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS THROUGH
THE DAY.
SAT...NE WINDS 5 TO 10 KT
BECOMING SE. WAVES 1 FT OR LESS.
WINDS AND WAVES HIGHER AND VISIBILITIES LOWER IN AND NEAR TSTMS.
ANZ539-110800-
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD-
1058 PM EDT MON AUG 10 2026
REST OF TONIGHT
W WINDS 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
TUE
W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
TSTMS.
TUE NIGHT
W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. SHOWERS LIKELY WITH A
CHANCE OF TSTMS.
WED
NW WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
WED NIGHT
SW WINDS AROUND 5 KT. WAVES FLAT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
THU
SW WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT.
THU NIGHT
W WINDS AROUND 5 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
FRI
N WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS THROUGH
THE DAY.
SAT...NE WINDS 5 TO 10 KT
BECOMING S AFTER MIDNIGHT. WAVES 1 FT
OR LESS.
WINDS AND WAVES HIGHER AND VISIBILITIES LOWER IN AND NEAR TSTMS.
ANZ532-110800-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SANDY POINT TO NORTH BEACH-
1058 PM EDT MON AUG 10 2026
REST OF TONIGHT
W WINDS 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
TUE...W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT
BECOMING S LATE. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF
SHOWERS AND TSTMS.
TUE NIGHT
W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. SHOWERS LIKELY WITH A
CHANCE OF TSTMS.
WED
NW WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
WED NIGHT
S WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT. A CHANCE OF
SHOWERS.
THU
W WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT.
THU NIGHT
W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
FRI
N WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
SAT...NE WINDS 5 TO 10 KT
BECOMING S AFTER MIDNIGHT. WAVES 1 FT.
WINDS AND WAVES HIGHER AND VISIBILITIES LOWER IN AND NEAR TSTMS.
ANZ540-110800-
EASTERN BAY-
1058 PM EDT MON AUG 10 2026
REST OF TONIGHT
W WINDS 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
TUE...W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT
BECOMING SW LATE. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE
OF SHOWERS AND TSTMS.
TUE NIGHT
W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. SHOWERS LIKELY WITH A
CHANCE OF TSTMS.
WED
NW WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
WED NIGHT
S WINDS AROUND 5 KT. WAVES FLAT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
THU
SW WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT.
THU NIGHT
W WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT.
FRI
N WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
SAT...NE WINDS 5 TO 10 KT
BECOMING S AFTER MIDNIGHT. WAVES 1 FT
OR LESS.
WINDS AND WAVES HIGHER AND VISIBILITIES LOWER IN AND NEAR TSTMS.
ANZ533-110800-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NORTH BEACH TO DRUM POINT-
1058 PM EDT MON AUG 10 2026
REST OF TONIGHT
W WINDS 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
TUE...W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT
BECOMING S LATE. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF
SHOWERS AND TSTMS.
TUE NIGHT
W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
TSTMS.
WED
NW WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
WED NIGHT
S WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT. A CHANCE OF
SHOWERS.
THU
SW WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT.
THU NIGHT
W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
FRI
N WINDS 10 TO 15 KT. WAVES 1 TO 2 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
TSTMS THROUGH THE NIGHT.
SAT...NE WINDS 5 TO 10 KT
BECOMING S AFTER MIDNIGHT. WAVES 1 TO
2 FT.
WINDS AND WAVES HIGHER AND VISIBILITIES LOWER IN AND NEAR TSTMS.
ANZ541-110800-
CHOPTANK RIVER TO CAMBRIDGE MD AND THE LITTLE CHOPTANK RIVER-
1058 PM EDT MON AUG 10 2026
REST OF TONIGHT
W WINDS 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
TUE
W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
TSTMS.
TUE NIGHT
W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. SHOWERS LIKELY WITH A
CHANCE OF TSTMS.
WED
NW WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
WED NIGHT
S WINDS AROUND 5 KT. WAVES 1 FT OR LESS.
THU
SW WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT.
THU NIGHT
W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
FRI
N WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
SAT...NE WINDS 5 TO 10 KT
BECOMING S AFTER MIDNIGHT. WAVES 1 FT
OR LESS.
WINDS AND WAVES HIGHER AND VISIBILITIES LOWER IN AND NEAR TSTMS.
ANZ542-110800-
PATUXENT RIVER TO BROOMES ISLAND MD-
1058 PM EDT MON AUG 10 2026
REST OF TONIGHT
W WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT.
TUE
W WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
TSTMS.
TUE NIGHT
W WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND TSTMS.
WED
NW WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
WED NIGHT
S WINDS AROUND 5 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
THU
SW WINDS AROUND 5 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
THU NIGHT
W WINDS AROUND 5 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
FRI
N WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND TSTMS
THROUGH THE NIGHT.
SAT...E WINDS 5 TO 10 KT
BECOMING S AFTER MIDNIGHT. WAVES 1 FT.
WINDS AND WAVES HIGHER AND VISIBILITIES LOWER IN AND NEAR TSTMS.
ANZ534-110800-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM DRUM POINT TO SMITH POINT-
1058 PM EDT MON AUG 10 2026
REST OF TONIGHT
W WINDS 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
TUE...W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT
BECOMING S LATE. WAVES 1 FT.
TUE NIGHT
SW WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND TSTMS.
WED
NW WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
WED NIGHT...E WINDS 5 KT
BECOMING S AFTER MIDNIGHT. WAVES 1 FT. A
CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
THU
SW WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT.
THU NIGHT
SW WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
FRI
N WINDS 10 TO 15 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
TSTMS THROUGH THE NIGHT.
SAT...NE WINDS 10 TO 15 KT
BECOMING SE 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 TO
2 FT.
WINDS AND WAVES HIGHER AND VISIBILITIES LOWER IN AND NEAR TSTMS.
ANZ543-110800-
TANGIER SOUND AND THE INLAND WATERS SURROUNDING BLOODSWORTH ISLAND-
1058 PM EDT MON AUG 10 2026
REST OF TONIGHT
W WINDS 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
TUE
W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
TUE NIGHT
SW WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND TSTMS.
WED
NW WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
WED NIGHT
SW WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
THU
SW WINDS 5 KT. WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT.
THU NIGHT
SW WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT.
FRI
N WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND TSTMS
THROUGH THE NIGHT.
SAT...E WINDS 5 TO 10 KT
BECOMING S AFTER MIDNIGHT. WAVES 1 FT.
WINDS AND WAVES HIGHER AND VISIBILITIES LOWER IN AND NEAR TSTMS.
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