...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2
to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA
and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to
6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Sunday to 6
AM EST Monday.
* 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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