...BRIEF GUSTY WINDS...

A brief surge of northwesterly winds will move from northwest to
southeast across the waters through 7 AM. Wind gusts to around 20
knots are possible during this time, although the strongest gusts
will only last an hour or two at most locations.

Mariners, especially those in small craft, should exercise caution
and be prepared for locally higher winds and waves.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern
Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank
River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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