...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
* 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.
* 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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