...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with
gusts up to 50 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. For the Heavy Freezing
Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour
or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Low
Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.
* 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 Storm Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For
the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For
the Low Water Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 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. Below normal water levels
will result in hazardous navigating conditions.
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.
Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.
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