...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale
Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
2 to 4 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay main channel north of Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester
River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to
Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to
Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters
surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday.
For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Friday
afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale
Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
2 to 4 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay main channel north of Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester
River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to
Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to
Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters
surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday.
For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Friday
afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO
4 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, around one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning,
around two feet of inundation above ground level expected in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT
Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 AM Thursday to
4 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result
in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and
businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be
around 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a
sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes
and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the
waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road
closures and flooding of vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
29/10 PM     3.6        1.6        1.7        1      MINOR
30/11 AM     4.3        2.3        2.6        1     MODERATE
31/12 AM     4.2        2.2        2.2       1-2    MODERATE
31/11 AM     3.6        1.6        1.9        2      MINOR
01/12 AM     2.9        0.9        0.9       1-2      NONE
01/01 PM     2.3        0.3        0.4        1       NONE

BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
29/09 PM     3.7        1.6        1.9        2     MODERATE
30/09 AM     4.3        2.2        2.6        2      MAJOR
30/08 PM     4.4        2.3        2.5       2-3     MAJOR
31/09 AM     3.5        1.4        1.7        3      MINOR
31/10 PM     3.0        0.9        1.0        3       NONE
01/10 AM     2.6        0.5        0.6        2       NONE

CRISFIELD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
30/08 AM     3.9        1.7        2.4        1      MINOR
30/08 PM     4.5        2.3        2.5        1     MODERATE
31/08 AM     3.8        1.6        2.2        1      MINOR
31/09 PM     3.2        1.0        1.2        1       NONE
01/10 AM     2.5        0.3        0.7        1       NONE

&&

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO
4 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, around one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning,
around two feet of inundation above ground level expected in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT
Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 AM Thursday to
4 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result
in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and
businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be
around 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a
sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes
and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the
waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road
closures and flooding of vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
29/10 PM     3.6        1.6        1.7        1      MINOR
30/11 AM     4.3        2.3        2.6        1     MODERATE
31/12 AM     4.2        2.2        2.2       1-2    MODERATE
31/11 AM     3.6        1.6        1.9        2      MINOR
01/12 AM     2.9        0.9        0.9       1-2      NONE
01/01 PM     2.3        0.3        0.4        1       NONE

BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
29/09 PM     3.7        1.6        1.9        2     MODERATE
30/09 AM     4.3        2.2        2.6        2      MAJOR
30/08 PM     4.4        2.3        2.5       2-3     MAJOR
31/09 AM     3.5        1.4        1.7        3      MINOR
31/10 PM     3.0        0.9        1.0        3       NONE
01/10 AM     2.6        0.5        0.6        2       NONE

CRISFIELD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
30/08 AM     3.9        1.7        2.4        1      MINOR
30/08 PM     4.5        2.3        2.5        1     MODERATE
31/08 AM     3.8        1.6        2.2        1      MINOR
31/09 PM     3.2        1.0        1.2        1       NONE
01/10 AM     2.5        0.3        0.7        1       NONE

&&