...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft
Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
and waves 2 to 4 ft 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...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EDT early this
morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM this morning
to 6 PM EDT this evening.
* 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 severe conditions.
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