...BRIEF PERIOD OF GUSTY WINDS POSSIBLE MIDDAY THROUGH EARLY
THIS AFTERNOON...

A brief period of northerly to northwesterly wind gusts to around
20 knots is possible for a time around midday through early this
afternoon as low pressure passes by to the south. More persistent
and higher wind gusts are expected later this afternoon when
Small Craft Advisories and Gale Warnings go into effect.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should exercise extra caution if navigating the waters
during this time.

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

* 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 3 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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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