...RESIDUAL GUSTY WINDS LATE THIS MORNING...

A few residual north to northwest wind gusts to near 20 knots are
possible this morning. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should exercise extra caution if
navigating the waters during this time.

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt and
waves 2 to 4 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, 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...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday 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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