Forecast as of 6:26 PM 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 6:26 PM 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
Tonight
Se winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 25 kt... increasing to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt late. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Showers with isolated tstms. Vsby 1 nm or less in tstms.
Sat
NE winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Showers. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Sat Night
NW winds 25 to 30 kt...diminishing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Waves 2 to 3 ft...subsiding to 1 ft after midnight.
Sun
N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
Sun Night
S winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.
Mon
Se winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
Mon Night
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
Tue
NW winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
Wed
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
Water Temperatures
Place Temperature
Washington, DC 79.0°F
Baltimore, MD 80.1°F
Solomons Island, MD 81.0°F
Tolchester Beach, MD 79.0°F
Cambridge, MD 80.1°F
Lewisetta, VA 78.1°F
Reedy Point, DE 79.0°F
Delaware City, DE 80°F
Date Time Tide Type Height
Annapolis
2008-09-05 3:20 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
2008-09-06 11:41 PM EDT High Tide 1.55 feet
2008-09-07 6:07 AM EDT Low Tide 0.90 feet
Aquia Creek
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
2008-09-06 11:53 PM EDT High Tide 1.25 feet
2008-09-07 6:40 AM EDT Low Tide 0.17 feet
Baltimore (Chesapeake Bay)
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
2008-09-07 12:49 AM EDT High Tide 5.78 feet
Baltimore (Fort McHenry)
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
2008-09-07 1:18 AM EDT High Tide 1.81 feet
Cedar Point
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
2008-09-06 8:25 PM EDT High Tide 1.98 feet
2008-09-07 2:55 AM EDT Low Tide 1.15 feet
Chesapeake Beach
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
2008-09-06 10:09 PM EDT High Tide 1.54 feet
2008-09-07 4:19 AM EDT Low Tide 0.84 feet
Cobb Point Bar Light
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
2008-09-06 7:42 PM EDT High Tide 2.05 feet
2008-09-07 2:06 AM EDT Low Tide 0.43 feet
Cove Point
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
2008-09-06 9:14 PM EDT High Tide 2.08 feet
2008-09-07 3:26 AM EDT Low Tide 1.19 feet
Dahlgren, Upper Machodoc Creek
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
2008-09-06 8:39 PM EDT High Tide 1.92 feet
2008-09-07 3:11 AM EDT Low Tide 0.61 feet
Gingerville Creek
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
2008-09-06 11:09 PM EDT High Tide 1.54 feet
2008-09-07 6:00 AM EDT Low Tide 0.89 feet
Rocky Point, Back River
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
2008-09-07 2:05 AM EDT High Tide 1.72 feet
Thomas Point Shoal Light
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
2008-09-06 11:15 PM EDT High Tide 1.37 feet
2008-09-07 5:41 AM EDT Low Tide 0.78 feet
U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis
2008-09-05 3:38 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
2008-09-06 11:36 PM EDT High Tide 1.61 feet
2008-09-07 6:02 AM EDT Low Tide 0.86 feet
Washington
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
2008-09-06 7:47 PM EDT Low Tide 0.51 feet
2008-09-07 1:33 AM EDT High Tide 3.04 feet
Date Time Current Type Speed
Baltimore Harbor Approach
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
2008-09-06 7:15 PM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-09-06 11:02 PM EDT Max Flood 0.88 knots
2008-09-07 2:41 AM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
Cove Point (1.1 mi. NE of)
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
2008-09-06 4:52 PM EDT Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2008-09-06 8:20 PM EDT Max Flood 0.62 knots
2008-09-07 12:15 AM EDT Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2008-09-07 3:42 AM EDT Max Ebb -0.51 knots
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Tropical Storm Warning
Statement as of 8:59 PM EDT on September 5, 2008

... Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect...

... New information...

The position of Tropical Storm Hanna was updated.

... Areas affected...

This statement recommends actions to be taken 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 ranges from near 25
percent on the upper Potomac and Northern Bay to near 50 percent
across the lower Potomac and Middle Bay.

... Tornadoes...

There is a risk of isolated tornadoes and waterspouts Saturday.
Tornadoes and waterspouts associated with tropical systems most
often occur in thunderstorms embedded in rain bands well away from
the center and are not accompanied by hail or a lot of lightning.

... Next update...

This statement will be updated by midnight.

Peloquin


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