...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to
20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest
winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft
expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds
10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EDT
tonight. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 AM
EDT Friday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to
6 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
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