...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15
kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach 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...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST
Friday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 6 PM
EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through
late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
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