{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.2ab4cf19b4b48513454d535b25225aaff20ed5ad.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Marine Weather Statement issued May 19 at 6:28PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-19","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.2ab4cf19b4b48513454d535b25225aaff20ed5ad.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC"},"word_count":142,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Marine Weather Statement: Marine Weather Statement issued May 19 at 6:28PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD\n**Issued by:** NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC\n**Sent:** 2026-05-19T18:28:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-19T18:28:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-19T20:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nA Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...\nTidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD...\n\nAt 627 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a front, capable of producing\nwinds to around 20 to 25 knots, along with a wind shift over to\nnorthwesterly. This front was located along a line extending from\nnear Quantico to 11 nm west of Aquia Creek to 25 nm west of Brent\nPoint, moving east at 15 knots.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners can expect gusty winds to around 20 to 25 knots and locally\nhigher waves. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until\nthese storms pass."}