...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 WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday, 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 4 feet above normal. The next
high tide at Fort McHenry Baltimore is at 1:17 AM and 1:47 PM.
The next high tide at Bowley Bar is at 2:45 AM and 2:57 PM.

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
28/03 PM     3.1        1.4        2.2        1      Minor
29/02 AM     4.0        2.3        2.5        1     Moderate
29/05 PM     4.2        2.5        3.3        2     Moderate
30/03 AM     4.9        3.2        3.4        1     Moderate
30/03 PM     4.1        2.4        3.0        1     Moderate
31/03 AM     3.9        2.2        2.5       0-1    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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
29/12 AM     4.7        3.0        3.2        1      Minor
29/03 PM     4.7        3.0        3.7        1      Minor
30/02 AM     5.4        3.7        3.8        1     Moderate
30/02 PM     4.3        2.6        3.2        1      Minor
31/02 AM     4.3        2.6        2.9        0      Minor

&&