Gale Watch

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible.

* 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, from 8 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon.

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