California, MD Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 4 and 6 inches, with up to 8 inches
possible.  Ice accumulations between two tenths and three tenths
of an inch, with isolated amounts near a half inch possible,
especially in far southern Maryland.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Maryland and central and northern
Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area tonight,
becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour
possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected
Sunday. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at
times. A prolonged period of very cold wind chills continues this
evening and lasting through the middle of next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 5 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Patuxent
River to Broomes Island MD and Tangier Sound and the inland
waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 5 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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