...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 2 to 4 ft.

* 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...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

...GUSTS TO NEAR GALE FORCE THIS MORNING...

After an initial surge of gale-force winds early this morning, a
few sporadic occasional gusts to near gale force are possible
through mid to late morning. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating.