Small Craft Advisory — Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD; Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA; Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA; Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island Severity: Minor. Certainty: Likely. * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
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