...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO
6 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale
Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
3 to 6 ft possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy 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 Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Friday to 6 AM
EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning
through late Saturday 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 hazardous wind and waves.
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