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Forecast as of 11:46 am EDT on September 5, 2008
Synopsis For The Tidal Potomac And Md Portion Of The Chesapeake Bay - Tropical Storm Hanna is expected to affect the waters late tonight and Saturday. Monitor the latest advisories and forecasts from the National Hurricane Center on this storm.
Forecast as of 11:46 am EDT on September 5, 2008
Tidal Potomac From Key Bridge To Indian Head-
Tidal Potomac From Indian Head To Cobb Island-
Tropical Storm Warning in effect
This Afternoon - Se winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
Tonight - E winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming NE 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Showers.
Sat - E winds 30 to 40 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Rain and scattered tstms.
Sat Night - NW winds 20 to 25 kt...diminishing to 10 kt after midnight. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers.
Sun - NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
Sun Night - NE winds around 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.
Mon - S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
Tue - N winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms. Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
Tropical Storm Warning ...Tropical Storm Warning In Effect...



1140 am EDT Fri Sep 5 2008

... Tropical Storm Warning in effect...

... New information...

New warnings issued.

... Areas affected...

This statement recommends actions by persons with interests on the
Chesapeake Bay and tidal Potomac River.

... Watches/warnings...

No additional hazards are in effect.

... Precautionary/preparedness actions...

All mariners should remain in port on Saturday. Boat owners
should check their moorings.

... Winds...

Sustained winds of 34 knots with gusts up to 50 knots are
possible beginning early Saturday morning and lasting into the
late afternoon.

... Probability of hurricane/tropical storm conditions...

The probability of tropical storm conditions is between 30 to 50 percent.

... Tornadoes...

There is a risk of isolated tornadoes or waterspouts Saturday.

... Next update...

This statement will be updated by 3 PM.





... TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...

Tides
Date Time Tide Type Height
Annapolis
2008-09-05 4:00 AM EDT Low Tide 0.81 feet
2008-09-05 9:08 AM EDT High Tide 1.17 feet
2008-09-05 3:21 PM EDT Low Tide 0.42 feet
2008-09-05 10:45 PM EDT High Tide 1.57 feet
2008-09-06 4:59 AM EDT Low Tide 0.87 feet
2008-09-06 9:45 AM EDT High Tide 1.11 feet
2008-09-06 4:03 PM EDT Low Tide 0.45 feet
Aquia Creek
2008-09-05 4:53 AM EDT Low Tide 0.22 feet
2008-09-05 10:21 AM EDT High Tide 1.01 feet
2008-09-05 4:53 PM EDT Low Tide 0.09 feet
2008-09-05 11:02 PM EDT High Tide 1.33 feet
2008-09-06 5:45 AM EDT Low Tide 0.21 feet
2008-09-06 11:10 AM EDT High Tide 0.88 feet
2008-09-06 5:43 PM EDT Low Tide 0.09 feet
Baltimore (Chesapeake Bay)
2008-09-05 6:16 AM EDT Low Tide 4.82 feet
2008-09-05 10:52 AM EDT High Tide 5.25 feet
2008-09-05 4:59 PM EDT Low Tide 4.40 feet
2008-09-05 11:59 PM EDT High Tide 5.85 feet
2008-09-06 7:15 AM EDT Low Tide 4.80 feet
2008-09-06 11:39 AM EDT High Tide 5.12 feet
2008-09-06 5:32 PM EDT Low Tide 4.40 feet
Baltimore (Fort McHenry)
2008-09-05 5:51 AM EDT Low Tide 0.94 feet
2008-09-05 10:47 AM EDT High Tide 1.38 feet
2008-09-05 5:08 PM EDT Low Tide 0.49 feet
2008-09-06 12:23 AM EDT High Tide 1.84 feet
2008-09-06 6:50 AM EDT Low Tide 1.01 feet
2008-09-06 11:24 AM EDT High Tide 1.30 feet
2008-09-06 5:50 PM EDT Low Tide 0.53 feet
Cedar Point
2008-09-05 5:52 AM EDT High Tide 1.50 feet
2008-09-05 12:07 PM EDT Low Tide 0.55 feet
2008-09-05 7:29 PM EDT High Tide 2.01 feet
2008-09-06 1:47 AM EDT Low Tide 1.12 feet
2008-09-06 6:29 AM EDT High Tide 1.42 feet
2008-09-06 12:50 PM EDT Low Tide 0.58 feet
Chesapeake Beach
2008-09-05 2:28 AM EDT Low Tide 0.73 feet
2008-09-05 7:58 AM EDT High Tide 1.35 feet
2008-09-05 2:22 PM EDT Low Tide 0.39 feet
2008-09-05 9:14 PM EDT High Tide 1.56 feet
2008-09-06 3:21 AM EDT Low Tide 0.79 feet
2008-09-06 8:40 AM EDT High Tide 1.29 feet
2008-09-06 3:08 PM EDT Low Tide 0.41 feet
Cobb Point Bar Light
2008-09-05 6:42 AM EDT High Tide 1.91 feet
2008-09-05 12:30 PM EDT Low Tide 0.10 feet
2008-09-05 6:52 PM EDT High Tide 2.11 feet
2008-09-06 1:19 AM EDT Low Tide 0.36 feet
2008-09-06 7:35 AM EDT High Tide 1.81 feet
2008-09-06 1:13 PM EDT Low Tide 0.17 feet
Cove Point
2008-09-05 6:41 AM EDT High Tide 1.54 feet
2008-09-05 12:45 PM EDT Low Tide 0.51 feet
2008-09-05 8:17 PM EDT High Tide 2.10 feet
2008-09-06 2:18 AM EDT Low Tide 1.14 feet
2008-09-06 7:17 AM EDT High Tide 1.45 feet
2008-09-06 1:27 PM EDT Low Tide 0.54 feet
Dahlgren, Upper Machodoc Creek
2008-09-05 7:19 AM EDT High Tide 1.81 feet
2008-09-05 1:37 PM EDT Low Tide 0.37 feet
2008-09-05 7:51 PM EDT High Tide 1.99 feet
2008-09-06 2:19 AM EDT Low Tide 0.53 feet
2008-09-06 8:02 AM EDT High Tide 1.72 feet
2008-09-06 2:22 PM EDT Low Tide 0.43 feet
Gingerville Creek
2008-09-05 3:51 AM EDT Low Tide 0.81 feet
2008-09-05 8:39 AM EDT High Tide 1.18 feet
2008-09-05 3:07 PM EDT Low Tide 0.44 feet
2008-09-05 10:14 PM EDT High Tide 1.56 feet
2008-09-06 4:52 AM EDT Low Tide 0.86 feet
2008-09-06 9:17 AM EDT High Tide 1.12 feet
2008-09-06 3:49 PM EDT Low Tide 0.46 feet
Rocky Point, Back River
2008-09-05 6:28 AM EDT Low Tide 0.92 feet
2008-09-05 11:32 AM EDT High Tide 1.31 feet
2008-09-05 5:47 PM EDT Low Tide 0.50 feet
2008-09-06 1:09 AM EDT High Tide 1.75 feet
2008-09-06 7:27 AM EDT Low Tide 0.99 feet
2008-09-06 12:09 PM EDT High Tide 1.24 feet
2008-09-06 6:29 PM EDT Low Tide 0.53 feet
Thomas Point Shoal Light
2008-09-05 3:33 AM EDT Low Tide 0.70 feet
2008-09-05 8:42 AM EDT High Tide 1.02 feet
2008-09-05 2:54 PM EDT Low Tide 0.35 feet
2008-09-05 10:19 PM EDT High Tide 1.39 feet
2008-09-06 4:32 AM EDT Low Tide 0.76 feet
2008-09-06 9:19 AM EDT High Tide 0.97 feet
2008-09-06 3:36 PM EDT Low Tide 0.37 feet
U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis
2008-09-05 4:08 AM EDT Low Tide 0.77 feet
2008-09-05 9:07 AM EDT High Tide 1.23 feet
2008-09-05 3:37 PM EDT Low Tide 0.38 feet
2008-09-05 10:42 PM EDT High Tide 1.62 feet
2008-09-06 5:03 AM EDT Low Tide 0.82 feet
2008-09-06 9:44 AM EDT High Tide 1.17 feet
2008-09-06 4:21 PM EDT Low Tide 0.40 feet
Washington
2008-09-05 7:20 AM EDT Low Tide 0.52 feet
2008-09-05 12:36 PM EDT High Tide 2.84 feet
2008-09-05 7:06 PM EDT Low Tide 0.40 feet
2008-09-06 12:45 AM EDT High Tide 3.12 feet
2008-09-06 8:08 AM EDT Low Tide 0.64 feet
2008-09-06 1:28 PM EDT High Tide 2.71 feet
Currents
Date Time Current Type Speed
Baltimore Harbor Approach
2008-09-05 4:02 AM EDT Max Ebb -0.78 knots
2008-09-05 7:33 AM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-09-05 9:59 AM EDT Max Flood 0.41 knots
2008-09-05 12:30 PM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-09-05 3:39 PM EDT Max Ebb -0.60 knots
2008-09-05 6:31 PM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-09-05 10:11 PM EDT Max Flood 0.93 knots
2008-09-06 1:47 AM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-09-06 4:58 AM EDT Max Ebb -0.74 knots
2008-09-06 8:38 AM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-09-06 10:55 AM EDT Max Flood 0.33 knots
2008-09-06 1:19 PM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-09-06 4:28 PM EDT Max Ebb -0.51 knots
Cove Point (1.1 mi. NE of)
2008-09-05 5:01 AM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-09-05 7:15 AM EDT Max Flood 0.29 knots
2008-09-05 9:55 AM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-09-05 1:26 PM EDT Max Ebb -0.41 knots
2008-09-05 4:07 PM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-09-05 7:30 PM EDT Max Flood 0.66 knots
2008-09-05 11:21 PM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-09-06 2:43 AM EDT Max Ebb -0.53 knots
2008-09-06 6:03 AM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-09-06 8:09 AM EDT Max Flood 0.23 knots
2008-09-06 10:42 AM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-09-06 2:17 PM EDT Max Ebb -0.34 knots

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