...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30
kt.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA,
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Patuxent River to
Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters
surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

...ABRUPT INCREASE IN WINDS THROUGH LATE MORNING...

An abrupt increase to north to northwest winds with gusts to
around 30 knots is expected through late this morning. Mariners
should exercise extreme caution if navigating the waters during
this time. A few gusts near gale force are possible.