Special Marine Warning Issued for Choptank River Area
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NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a Special Marine Warning for the Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River until 1:30 AM EDT.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Choptank River, Maryland
- Issued
- September 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC. The alert is effective from September 4, 2026 at 12:53 AM EDT until September 4, 2026 at 1:30 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, including locations along the Choptank River.
What You Should Do
Boaters should move to safe harbor until the hazardous weather passes.
Expected Conditions
Strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Miles River to James Island, moving east at 35 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts of 34 knots or greater, as indicated by radar.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 12:53 AM EDT to 1:30 AM EDT on September 4, 2026.
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