...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For
the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
45 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern
Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank
River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning
to 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this
evening to 7 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.

&&

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For
the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
45 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern
Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank
River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning
to 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this
evening to 7 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 IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects, including holiday decorations.

&&