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Special Marine Warning

Special Marine Warning issued October 16 at 5:49PM EDT until October 16 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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Event record

  • severitySevere
  • typealert
  • placeChesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD; Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD; Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD; Patapsco River
  • countryUS
  • sourceNOAA / National Weather Service
  • first seen2026-10-16
  • rendered2026-10-16 23:21 UTC
  • ends2026-10-16T19:45
  • issued byNWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

What to do

Who is behind this page

NOAA / National Weather Service published the record behind this page. Waarning aggregates public feeds, keeps the issuing body named and links to the original entry. Follow the instructions of your local authorities — this page is not a warning issued by Waarning.

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Frequently asked questions

Who reported this?

NOAA / National Weather Service published the record behind this page. Waarning does not issue warnings of its own.

Where did this happen?

Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD; Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD; Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD; Patapsco River.

What should I do?

Follow the instruction of the issuing authority exactly. Keep windows and doors closed if a gas or smoke cloud is announced. Keep clear of emergency access routes.