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Issued: 12:04 AM Jul. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD... Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD... At 803 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 7 nm west of Quantico, moving east at 25 knots. Locations impacted include... Quantico, Widewater, Gunston Hall, Mason Neck State Park, Indian Head, Occoquan Bay, and Leesylvania State Park. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Intense lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. &&
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