Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.