...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the
Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and waves 3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy 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 Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to
6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to
6 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
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