* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible. For the Heavy
Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm
per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on
vessels.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to
6 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening
through Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch,
from late Saturday night through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.