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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 1:35 AM Nov. 6, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BRIEF SURGE OF STRONG WINDS... As a cold front sweeps across the area this evening, a surge of strong west-northwest winds will follow. The strongest gusts, potentially reaching 40 to 50 mph in spots, will generally last an hour or less at any given location. Even so, gusts of this magnitude are capable of blowing around lightweight objects, causing localized minor tree damage and power outages, and creating difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles. The strong wind gusts will reach... The northern Shenandoah Valley and northern Maryland through 1000 PM... The Baltimore and Washington metropolitan areas between 930 PM and 1100 PM... Southern Maryland between 1030 PM and 1230 AM.
Gale Warning
Issued: 10:34 PM Nov. 5, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 AM EST Thursday. * 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 10:34 PM Nov. 5, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 AM EST Thursday. * 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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