...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds
20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft
possible.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA,
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Patuxent River to
Broomes Island MD and Tangier Sound and the inland waters
surrounding Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through
late Sunday 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.
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