...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to
15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA,
and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
Point VA.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this
afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 6
PM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening
through late Wednesday 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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