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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 9:11 AM Mar. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST AND CENTRAL MARYLAND AND NORTH-CENTRAL VIRGINIA...INCLUDING THE CENTRAL SHENANDOAH VALLEY...BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS...AND WASHINGTON DC METRO AREA LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE THIS AFTERNOON... The combination of drying fine fuels despite recent light rainfall, relative humidities around 15 to 25 percent, and northwest wind gusts around 20 to 30 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today. The poorest conditions are expected between about 10 AM this morning and 4 PM this afternoon. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website. For Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov
Special Marine Warning
Issued: 9:04 AM Mar. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 AM EDT... For the following areas... Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA... Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD... Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD... At 504 AM EDT, a front was located along a line extending from near Indian Head to near Nanjemoy Creek to 10 nm southwest of Fairview Beach, moving southeast at 35 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Observed wind. IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel. Locations impacted include... Potomac Creek, Breton Bay, Nanjemoy Creek, Smallwood State Park, Quantico, Tidal Basin, Reagan National Airport, Swan Point, Coltons Point, Saint George Island, Occoquan Bay, Popes Creek, Saint Clements Bay, Piney Point, Mouth Of The Potomac River, Maryland Point, Port Tobacco River, Colonial Beach, Leesylvania State Park, and Cobb Island. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. && HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...>34KTS
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 6:16 AM Mar. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BRIEF PERIOD OF GALE-FORCE GUSTS POSSIBLE THIS MORNING... * WHAT...A brief period of northwest gusts around 35 knots is possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid these potentially hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:11 AM Mar. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of gale-force gusts is possible between 4 AM and 8 AM this morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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