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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:38 AM Jan. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EST TUESDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 2 AM EST Tuesday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Freezing Spray Advisory
Issued: 5:38 AM Jan. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EST TUESDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 2 AM EST Tuesday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 4:13 AM Jan. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 8 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 to 8 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic Airmass. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. &&
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 12:52 AM Jan. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...A light wintry mix will come to an end over the next couple of hours. Minimal additional accumulations of sleet and ice are expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, and northern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be nearly impossible overnight, and the Monday morning commute will be very treacherous due to ongoing cold conditions and lingering sleet and snow packed roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. &&
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