...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Up to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result
in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and
businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1
to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a
sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes
and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the
waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road
closures and flooding of vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
24/03 PM     3.5        1.5        1.5        3      MINOR
25/03 AM     3.9        1.9        1.7        3      MINOR
25/04 PM     3.8        1.8        1.6        3      MINOR
26/04 AM     3.9        1.9        1.6        3      MINOR
26/04 PM     4.0        2.0        1.8        3     MODERATE
27/04 AM     4.0        2.0        1.8       2-3    MODERATE

BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
25/01 AM     4.1        2.0        1.8        3     MODERATE
25/01 PM     4.0        1.9        1.8        3     MODERATE
26/01 AM     4.2        2.1        2.0        3      MAJOR
26/01 PM     4.2        2.1        1.9       3-4     MAJOR
27/02 AM     4.1        2.0        1.8        3     MODERATE

CRISFIELD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
25/12 AM     4.1        1.9        2.1        1     MODERATE
25/12 PM     4.0        1.8        2.1        1     MODERATE
26/01 AM     4.3        2.1        2.3        1     MODERATE
26/01 PM     4.5        2.3        2.4        1     MODERATE
27/01 AM     4.5        2.3        2.5        1     MODERATE

&&

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale
Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 2 to 5 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach 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, until 4 PM EDT Friday.
For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday
afternoon.

* 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.

&&

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale
Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 2 to 5 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach 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, until 4 PM EDT Friday.
For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday
afternoon.

* 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.

&&