Weather

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft
Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Drum Point MD,
Chester River to Queenstown MD, Patuxent River to Broomes
Island MD, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little
Choptank River, and Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EDT today. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 5 AM EDT Friday.

* 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 severe conditions.

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...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft
Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Drum Point MD,
Chester River to Queenstown MD, Patuxent River to Broomes
Island MD, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little
Choptank River, and Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EDT today. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 5 AM EDT Friday.

* 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 severe conditions.

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...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Talbot, western
Queen Anne's and western Kent Counties through 900 AM EDT...

At 805 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms on
Chesapeake Bay's upper eastern shore, moving north at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Easton, Centerville, Talbot, Chestertown, Centreville, Trappe, St.
Michaels, Oxford, Betterton, Old Town, Grasonville, Copperville,
Newtown, Morgnec, Tilghman Island, Skipton, Langford, Chester,
Overton and Starkey Corner.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...Tidal portions of Queen Anne's, Talbot, and Caroline
Counties in Maryland.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads in bayside communities and along tidal
waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.

Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.

Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood
impact information for your local tide gauge.

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Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Eastern Bay at Claiborne
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.4 ft, Moderate 4.4 ft, Major 5.4 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.7 ft, Major 3.7 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
23/06 AM     3.7        2.0       2.2      Minor
23/06 PM     3.2        1.5       1.6       None
24/06 AM     2.3        0.6       0.9       None
24/08 PM     2.6        0.9       0.9       None
25/07 AM     2.4        0.7       1.1       None
25/08 PM     2.9        1.2       1.2       None

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