...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Small Craft
Advisory, east winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Chester River to
Queenstown MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and
Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT
Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale-force wind gusts may be more
occasional over narrower waterways.

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.

&&

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Small Craft
Advisory, east winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Chester River to
Queenstown MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and
Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT
Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale-force wind gusts may be more
occasional over narrower waterways.

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.

&&

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 50 to 55 mph
expected. The strongest winds will be along the immediate
shoreline along the Chesapeake Bay and Patapsco River.

* WHERE...Southern Baltimore, Anne Arundel and Southeast Harford
Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Flood Watch for portions of DC, Maryland and northern Virginia,
including the following areas: in DC, District of Columbia. In
Maryland, Anne Arundel, Central and Southeast Howard, Central and
Southeast Montgomery, Prince Georges and Southern Baltimore. In
northern Virginia, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, Fairfax and
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park.

* From Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* Rainfall amounts around 1 to 2 inches are most likely with
isolated amounts of 2 to 4 inches possible.

* Heavy amounts of rain will cause creeks and streams to slowly
rise, possibly out of their banks as well as the potential for
flooding in urban areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of
inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due
to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one
foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due
to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in Southern Baltimore County and the city of
Baltimore.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 6 PM this evening
to 8 AM EDT Saturday, especially around the time of high tide.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this evening,
especially around the time of high tide.

* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, widespread flooding of roads in
downtown Baltimore is occurring, along with the Pier 4
promenade on both sides, the Pier 5 promenade on the west
side, and much of the lower Inner Harbor area. At 3.8 feet,
water covers yards and approaches homes in the Bowleys
Quarters area.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides up to 5 feet above normal. The next
high tide at Fort McHenry Baltimore is at 12:47 PM and 1:17 AM.
The next high tide at Bowley Bar is at 1:43 PM and 2:45 AM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

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

Chesapeake Bay at Bowleys Quarters
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 3.8 ft, Major 5.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.3 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
28/01 PM     3.1        1.4        2.2       0-1     Minor
29/02 AM     4.0        2.3        2.5        1     Moderate
30/12 AM     4.9        3.2        3.8        1     Moderate
30/03 PM     4.1        2.4        3.0        1     Moderate
31/03 AM     3.9        2.2        2.5        0     Moderate

NW Branch Patapsco River at Baltimore MD
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 5.0 ft, Major 6.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 3.3 ft, Major 4.3 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
28/01 PM     3.6        1.9        2.6        0      Minor
29/12 AM     4.8        3.1        3.3        1      Minor
29/11 PM     5.6        3.9        4.6        1     Moderate
30/02 PM     4.3        2.6        3.2        1      Minor
31/02 AM     4.3        2.6        2.9        0      Minor

&&

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of
inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due
to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one
foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due
to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in Southern Baltimore County and the city of
Baltimore.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 6 PM this evening
to 8 AM EDT Saturday, especially around the time of high tide.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this evening,
especially around the time of high tide.

* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, widespread flooding of roads in
downtown Baltimore is occurring, along with the Pier 4
promenade on both sides, the Pier 5 promenade on the west
side, and much of the lower Inner Harbor area. At 3.8 feet,
water covers yards and approaches homes in the Bowleys
Quarters area.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides up to 5 feet above normal. The next
high tide at Fort McHenry Baltimore is at 12:47 PM and 1:17 AM.
The next high tide at Bowley Bar is at 1:43 PM and 2:45 AM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

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

Chesapeake Bay at Bowleys Quarters
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 3.8 ft, Major 5.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.3 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
28/01 PM     3.1        1.4        2.2       0-1     Minor
29/02 AM     4.0        2.3        2.5        1     Moderate
30/12 AM     4.9        3.2        3.8        1     Moderate
30/03 PM     4.1        2.4        3.0        1     Moderate
31/03 AM     3.9        2.2        2.5        0     Moderate

NW Branch Patapsco River at Baltimore MD
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 5.0 ft, Major 6.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 3.3 ft, Major 4.3 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
28/01 PM     3.6        1.9        2.6        0      Minor
29/12 AM     4.8        3.1        3.3        1      Minor
29/11 PM     5.6        3.9        4.6        1     Moderate
30/02 PM     4.3        2.6        3.2        1      Minor
31/02 AM     4.3        2.6        2.9        0      Minor

&&