La Plata, MD Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Drum Point
MD.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An abrupt wind shift to the northwest
with a rapid increase in gusts is expected between 4 AM and 7
AM. A brief period of wind gusts 35 to 40 knots is possible
during this time, and Special Marine Warnings may be needed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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