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Small Craft Advisory

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Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA; Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Minor
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
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