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Gale Warning

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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 Sep 27, 6:00 PM EDT

Issued Sep 26, 2:51 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday.

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

Instructions

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.

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