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Small Craft Advisory

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Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD; Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD

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Severity Minor
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

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* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
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