Saint Michaels, MD Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations between 11
and 17 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Kent and New Castle Counties. In Maryland,
Caroline, Queen Annes, and Talbot Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in isolated
power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per
hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts and significant drifting of
snow possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15
kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest
winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft
expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD and
Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 6
PM 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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