...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO
6 AM EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Storm
Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt
and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray
Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or
greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.
* 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, from 2 AM to 6 AM EST Saturday.
For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM EST
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which
could capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
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