...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point 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, and
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 3 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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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...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
accumulations between 6 and 12 inches and ice accumulations up to
one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset,
and Wicomico Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 for road information.

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