...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 2 to 5 ft expected. Freezing spray is also possible
especially over the open waters late tonight and again Saturday
night.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Patuxent
River to Broomes Island MD and Tangier Sound and the inland
waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Saturday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Confidence is
increasing in widespread snow, sleet, and freezing rain. This may
result in major impacts in infrastructure and transportation.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central,
and north central Virginia.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
become slick and hazardous. The combination of significant snow
and ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause
widespread and long-lasting power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 5 below to 5 above is
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central,
eastern, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 above could result in
hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

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