...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40
kt in the morning, turning out of the west-northwest by late
morning into the afternoon around 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
40 kt. Waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southwest winds accompanying a
squall line will bring brief gale-force winds early Friday
morning. This will be followed by a brief drop in winds in the
mid-morning hours before winds jump back up to gale-force, but
this time out of the west-northwest by the afternoon.

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.

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