...OCCASIONAL WIND GUSTS THIS AFTERNOON...

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

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40
kt in the morning, turning out of the west-northwest by late
morning into the afternoon around 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
40 kt. Waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southwest winds accompanying a
squall line will bring brief gale-force winds early Friday
morning. This will be followed by a brief drop in winds in the
mid-morning hours before winds jump back up to gale-force, but
this time out of the west-northwest by the afternoon.

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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