...OCCASIONAL WIND GUSTS TO NEAR 20 KNOTS...

A few west to southwesterly wind gusts to near 20 knots are
possible through early this afternoon. More frequent gusts will
develop as winds shift southwest to south this afternoon.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating small craft,
should exercise extra caution or consider altering navigating
plans due to these conditions.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt 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...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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