...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result
in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and
businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1
to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a
sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes
and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the
waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road
closures and flooding of vehicles.

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.

CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
26/05 PM     3.7        1.7        1.5        3      MINOR
27/04 AM     4.1        2.1        1.9        2     MODERATE
27/05 PM     4.2        2.2        1.9        3     MODERATE
28/05 AM     3.6        1.6        1.4       1-2     MINOR
28/05 PM     3.5        1.5        1.2        1      MINOR

BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
26/01 PM     4.2        2.1        1.9        3      MAJOR
27/02 AM     4.3        2.2        2.0       2-3     MAJOR
27/02 PM     4.4        2.3        2.0        3      MAJOR
28/02 AM     3.9        1.8        1.7        2     MODERATE
28/03 PM     3.8        1.7        1.3       1-2    MODERATE
29/03 AM     3.4        1.3        1.2        1      MINOR

CRISFIELD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
26/01 PM     4.4        2.2        2.3        1     MODERATE
27/01 AM     4.7        2.5        2.7        1     MODERATE
27/02 PM     4.8        2.6        2.6        1     MODERATE
28/02 AM     4.1        1.9        2.1        1     MODERATE
28/02 PM     3.9        1.7        1.6        1      MINOR
29/02 AM     3.2        1.0        1.4        1       NONE

&&

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Patuxent
River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland
waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&