...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt
possible. Wind direction becoming north Monday. Waves 3 to 6 ft
possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, 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...From Sunday morning through Monday evening.
* 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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