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Wind Advisory
Issued: 9:46 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, and northern, northwest, and western Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 8:48 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Drum Point MD. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * 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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