...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds becoming
southwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4
ft. For the Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay main channel north of Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester
River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to
Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to
Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters
surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday.
For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Friday
afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds becoming
southwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4
ft. For the Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay main channel north of Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester
River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to
Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to
Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters
surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday.
For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Friday
afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, around one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet
of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT early
this morning. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 AM EDT
Friday.

* IMPACTS...Severe flooding will cause extensive inundation and
flooding of numerous roads and buildings resulting in a
significant threat to property and life. Water will be 2 to 3
feet or more above ground level in some areas. Severe flooding
will extend inland from the waterfront and shoreline flooding
homes, businesses and isolating some neighborhoods. Numerous
roads will be impassable under several feet of water and cars
submerged. Some areas will need to be evacuated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
30/11 AM     4.4        2.4        2.7       1-2    MODERATE
31/12 AM     4.2        2.2        2.2       1-2    MODERATE
31/11 AM     3.6        1.6        1.9        2      MINOR
01/12 AM     2.9        0.9        0.9        2       NONE
01/01 PM     2.3        0.3        0.4        1       NONE
02/01 AM     2.0        0.0        0.0        1       NONE

BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
30/08 AM     4.4        2.3        2.7       2-3     MAJOR
30/08 PM     4.4        2.3        2.5       2-3     MAJOR
31/09 AM     3.5        1.4        1.7       2-3     MINOR
31/10 PM     3.0        0.9        1.0       2-3      NONE
01/10 AM     2.6        0.5        0.6       1-2      NONE
01/10 PM     2.3        0.2        0.3        1       NONE

CRISFIELD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
30/07 AM     3.9        1.7        2.5        1      MINOR
30/08 PM     4.5        2.3        2.5        1     MODERATE
31/07 AM     3.8        1.6        2.4        1      MINOR
31/09 PM     3.2        1.0        1.2        1       NONE
01/10 AM     2.5        0.3        0.7        1       NONE
01/10 PM     2.3        0.1        0.3        1       NONE

&&

...ISOLATED GALE FORCE GUSTS...

Isolated and brief easterly wind gusts up to 35 knots are possible
through the early morning hours on the Chesapeake Bay from Sandy
Point to Smith Point and the mouth of the Potomac River.
Inexperienced mariners in small craft should consider remaining in
harbor.