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Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:10 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...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. &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 7:43 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Up to one and a half feet of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Compromise Street begins to flood in Annapolis. Flooding of much of the City Dock parking lot is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at 4:30 PM and 4:33 AM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Severn River at Annapolis MLLW Categories - Minor 2.6 ft, Moderate 3.3 ft, Major 5.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 3.6 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/05 PM 3.0 1.6 2.1 3.0 Minor 17/03 AM 2.4 1.0 1.7 0.5 None 17/04 PM 0.9 -0.5 0.1 0.5 None 18/04 AM 0.6 -0.8 -0.3 0.5 None 18/05 PM 0.9 -0.5 0.0 1.0 None 19/06 AM 1.3 -0.1 0.2 1.0 None &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 4:33 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...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. &&
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