...WINTER STORM WATCH 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
likely 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.

&&

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south to southwest winds 10
to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, north winds
15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft
possible.

* 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through
late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south to southwest winds 10
to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, north winds
15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft
possible.

* 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through
late Friday night.

* 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.

&&