...OCCASIONAL NORTHWEST TO NORTH WIND GUSTS AROUND 35 KNOTS...

Occasional wind gusts to near gale force, or around 35 knots, are
expected across the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay, the
adjacent bays and tributaries along the Eastern Shore, the Tidal
Patapsco River, and Tidal Patuxent River. These strong northwest
to north winds will continue through early this evening.

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

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 2 to 4 ft.

* 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...Until 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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