...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
2 to 4 ft possible.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point
VA, Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA,
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...From late Thursday night through Friday morning.

* 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.

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...RESIDUAL GUSTY WINDS THIS AFTERNOON...

A few southwesterly wind gusts to near 20 knots are possible,
especially early this afternoon. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels, should exercise extra
caution if navigating the waters during this time.