FZUS71 KLWX 301148 MWSLWX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 648 AM EST Mon Dec 30 2024 ANZ534-536-537-543-301400- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 648 AM EST Mon Dec 30 2024 ...A few westerly gusts nearing 18 knots are possible... Behind a cold front, there has been a recent uptick in wind speeds across the middle to lower tidal Potomac, as well as southern portions of the Chesapeake Bay. Gusts have begun to rise to around 15 to 17 knots. This will likely continue off and on during the next couple of hours. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should exercise extra caution if navigating the waters during this time. $$ BRO