...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For
the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft
possible.
* 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 Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon
to 6 AM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Sunday to
6 AM EDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning
through Monday 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 hazardous conditions.
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