...BRIEF PERIOD OF GALE-FORCE GUSTS POSSIBLE THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...A brief period of northwest gusts around 35 knots is
possible.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA,
and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
Point VA.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid these potentially
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA,
and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
Point VA.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of gale-force gusts is
possible between 4 AM and 8 AM this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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