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Special Marine Warning — NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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Special Marine Warning issued October 16 at 6:39PM EDT until October 16 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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The National Weather Service issued a Special Marine Warning for parts of Chesapeake Bay and nearby Maryland waterways until 8:15 PM EDT. Radar indicated a gust front with stronger thunderstorms behind it and possible wind gusts of at least 34 knots, posing a risk to small craft.

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  • Affected location: Chesapeake Bay, Maryland
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The warning calls for immediate attention from boaters in the affected waters.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Urgency
8/10

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