California, MD Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...QUICK HITTING PERIOD OF SNOW TONIGHT...

Precipitation will overspread the area through the late evening
and overnight. While some rain is possible at the onset, a
changeover to snow is likely. Bands of snow with brief moderate to
heavy rates are possible, which could provide quick accumulations
of a coating to an inch and reduce visibility to less than one
half mile. By the time snow ends early Sunday morning, some
localized totals of 1 to 2 inches are possible. Overall,
precipitation may only last 2 to 4 hours at any given location.

Temperatures will drop below freezing by daybreak, so any areas
that are wet could freeze, especially on untreated and elevated
surfaces.

If you are traveling and encounter adverse winter driving
conditions, reduce speed and make sure headlights are on.

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern
Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank
River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound
and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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