Crofton, MD Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN
MARYLAND...EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA...AND NORTHERN AND CENTRAL
VIRGINIA...

* TIMING...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph across
northern and central Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and
northern and northwestern Virginia. Northwest 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph across southern Maryland and the central
Virginia piedmont.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values of 15 to 30 percent, lowest
across the north-central Virginia piedmont.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* FUEL MOISTURE...10-hour fuel moisture around 7 or 8 percent.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 to 50
mph expected.

* WHERE...District of Columbia. In Maryland, Anne Arundel, Central
and Southeast Howard, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Northwest
Howard, Northwest Montgomery, and Prince Georges Counties. In
Virginia, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, and Eastern Loudoun
and Fairfax Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM EST 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

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...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft
Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Drum Point MD, Tidal Potomac
from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to
Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD
and the Little Choptank River.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST tonight. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 PM EST
Monday.

* 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.

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...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft
Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Drum Point MD, Tidal Potomac
from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to
Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD
and the Little Choptank River.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST tonight. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 PM EST
Monday.

* 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.

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