...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS...

The areas affected include...
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD...
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD...
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River...
Eastern Bay...
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island...

At 1151 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm,
capable of producing winds to around 25 knots. This thunderstorm was
located near Blackwalnut Point, moving northeast at 15 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 25 knots, locally higher
waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek
safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.

&&

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland, including the following
areas, Dorchester, Somerset and Wicomico and Virginia, including
the following areas, Eastern Essex, Lancaster, Middlesex,
Northumberland, Richmond, Western Essex and Westmoreland.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The remnants of Chantal will lift across the region today,
bringing periods of heavy rainfall.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood