The National Weather Service has issued a small craft advisory for the Chesapeake Bay area, including parts of Maryland and Virginia, as well as the surrounding inland waters. The advisory is in effect from 8 AM Thursday to 4 AM EST Friday, with northwest winds expected to reach 15 to 25 knots and waves reaching heights of 2 to 4 feet.
This advisory is likely to impact mariners operating smaller vessels in the area, as hazardous conditions are expected. Inexperienced mariners are advised to avoid navigating in these conditions to ensure their safety.
The affected areas include the Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point, MD to Smith Point, VA, the Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island, MD to Smith Point, VA, the Choptank River to Cambridge, MD and the Little Choptank River, as well as Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.
Mariners and boaters should take precautionary measures to ensure their safety, especially in the areas mentioned in the advisory.
In conclusion, the small craft advisory for the Chesapeake Bay area, including parts of Maryland and Virginia, is in effect from 8 AM Thursday to 4 AM EST Friday. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. With northwest winds of 15 to 25 knots and waves reaching heights of 2 to 4 feet, the safety of smaller vessels may be compromised.