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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:59 AM Jan. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 9 PM EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 5 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 9:37 AM Jan. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 6 and 10 inches, with up to 12 inches possible, especially in the far northern and western suburbs of Washington and Baltimore. Ice accumulations between one and two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...DC, central, northeast, and northern Maryland, 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. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue today, heavy at times with rates of around one inch per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is later this morning and into the afternoon. Significant icing is possible especially south of Highway 50. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of wind chills in the single digits and teens continues this evening and lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times. 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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