Brandywine, MD Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the
morning, turning out of the west-northwest by late morning in to
the afternoon around 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southwest winds accompanying a
squall line will bring brief Gale-force winds early Friday
morning. This will be followed by a brief drop in winds in the
mid-morning hours before winds jump back up to Gale-force, but
this time out of the west-northwest by the afternoon.

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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