...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10
to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt 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 Gale Warning, until 7 AM EDT Tuesday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
* 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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