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Moderate Severity Alert

Gale Warning

Until Tue 1:00 am EDT

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Baltimore/Washington - MD, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA

Description

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY... WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Tuesday. 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.
Low Severity Alert

Wind Advisory

From Mon 8:00 pm until Tue 12:00 am EDT

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Action Recommended

Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions

Issued By

Baltimore/Washington - MD, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

The Washington Metropolitan area, northern Virginia, northern and central Maryland as well as southern Maryland

Description

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...The Washington Metropolitan area, northern Virginia, northern and central Maryland as well as southern Maryland. WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight. A sudden onset of strong winds are expected behind the cold front this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Be prepared for a sudden onset of strong winds this evening.
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