...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory,
west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA,
and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
Point VA.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST tonight. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 4 PM EST
Thursday.

* 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.

&&

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory,
west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA,
and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
Point VA.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST tonight. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 4 PM EST
Thursday.

* 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.

&&

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Winds
diminish late in the afternoon, then shift to the west to
northwest and increase to 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
during the evening.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland
Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. In Virginia, Northampton
and Accomack Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&