...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Through this evening, southeast winds 10 to 15 kt with
gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 feet. For Sunday, northwest
winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 feet.
* 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 Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An abrupt wind shift to the northwest with
a rapid increase in gusts is expected between 6 AM and 8 AM. A
brief period of wind gusts 35 to 40 knots is possible during this
time, and Special Marine Warnings may be needed.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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