SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EDT THURSDAY. . GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 1 PM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THURSDAY. . GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THURSDAY. . GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON. . GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON. . GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

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SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY. . GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE. Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM Friday to 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY. . GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Friday to 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY. . GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Friday to 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY. . GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE. Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM Friday to 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

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SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY. . GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE. Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM Friday to 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY. . GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Friday to 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY. . GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Friday to 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY. . GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE. Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM Friday to 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT. * WHAT. West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE. Portions of north central and western Maryland, central, northwest and western Virginia and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN. From Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT. * WHAT. West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE. Portions of north central and western Maryland, central, northwest and western Virginia and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN. From Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT. * WHAT. West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE. Portions of north central and western Maryland, central, northwest and western Virginia and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN. From Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY. . GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE. Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM Friday to 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY. . GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Friday to 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY. . GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Friday to 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY. . GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE. Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM Friday to 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT. * WHAT. West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE. Portions of north central and western Maryland, central, northwest and western Virginia and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN. From Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT. * WHAT. West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE. Portions of north central and western Maryland, central, northwest and western Virginia and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN. From Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT. * WHAT. West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE. Portions of north central and western Maryland, central, northwest and western Virginia and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN. From Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY. . GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE. Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. The strongest winds are most likely near the shore during the day Saturday, peaking over all waters Saturday evening when near storm force winds are possible.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY. . GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. The strongest winds are most likely near the shore during the day Saturday, peaking over all waters Saturday evening when near storm force winds are possible.

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SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY. . GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE. Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. The strongest winds are most likely near the shore during the day Saturday, peaking over all waters Saturday evening when near storm force winds are possible.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY. . GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. The strongest winds are most likely near the shore during the day Saturday, peaking over all waters Saturday evening when near storm force winds are possible.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY. . GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. The strongest winds are most likely near the shore during the day Saturday, peaking over all waters Saturday evening when near storm force winds are possible.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY. . GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT. * WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE. Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. The strongest winds are most likely near the shore during the day Saturday, peaking over all waters Saturday evening when near storm force winds are possible.

HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * WHAT. West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE. Portions of central and northern Maryland, The District of Columbia, and northern Virginia. * WHEN. From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. The strongest winds are most likely late Saturday afternoon through mid Saturday evening.

HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * WHAT. West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE. Portions of central and northern Maryland, The District of Columbia, and northern Virginia. * WHEN. From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. The strongest winds are most likely late Saturday afternoon through mid Saturday evening.

HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT. * WHAT. West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE. Portions of north-central and western Maryland, central and northwestern Virginia and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN. From Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT. * WHAT. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. Winds may briefly gust to as high as 55 mph Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. * WHERE. Portions of central, east central, north central and south central Virginia. * WHEN. From 8 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night. * IMPACTS. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * WHAT. West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE. Portions of central and northern Maryland, The District of Columbia, and northern Virginia. * WHEN. From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. The strongest winds are most likely late Saturday afternoon through mid Saturday evening.

HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT. * WHAT. West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE. Portions of north-central and western Maryland, central and northwestern Virginia and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN. From Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT. * WHAT. West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE. Portions of north-central and western Maryland, central and northwestern Virginia and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN. From Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.