...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Small Craft
Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA,
and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
Point VA.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Thursday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 AM EST Thursday.
* 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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