...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For
the Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
and waves 2 to 4 ft possible.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA,
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Patuxent
River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland
waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST
Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening through
late Wednesday night.
* 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.
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