* WHAT. South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. * 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. Until 1 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Southeast to south winds may occasionally gust to around 20 knots this evening over the Upper and Middle Tidal Potomac River, and over the Chesapeake Bay north of the Bay Bridge. Inexperienced mariners, especially those in small craft, should exercise caution and be prepared for locally higher winds and waves.