First published 9/19/2026, 4:57:15 AM · Last updated 9/27/2026, 6:48:30 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued September 19 at 12:51AM EDT until September 19 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

National Weather Service (Baltimore MD/Washington DC) issued a Small Craft Advisory effective 2026-09-19 12:51 AM EDT (2026-09-19T04:51:00Z) until 2026-09-19 10:00 AM EDT (2026-09-19T14:00:00Z). Advisory warns potentially hazardous marine conditions for small vessels in the NWS Baltimore/Washington forecast area.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Small craft advisories indicate winds and/or waves hazardous to small boats and recreational vessels. Mariners, commercial small-vessel operators, and waterfront users in the advisory area should use caution, consider seeking safe harbor, and adjust plans accordingly.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 19 at 12:51AM EDT until September 19 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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