...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory,
northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Friday to 2 AM EDT
Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Friday.
* 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 severe conditions.
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