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Gale Warning
Issued: 4:32 PM Oct. 30, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday. * 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: 4:32 PM Oct. 30, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday. * 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. &&
Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 2:26 PM Oct. 30, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...Washington Harbour will be flooding if the floodgates are not in place. Flooding is expected near the JBAB marina. The unprotected area on the Southwest Waterfront at the DC Seafood Market is expected to flood. Water is expected to approach parts of the Hains Point Loop Road, but it will likely be low lying areas near Fletchers Boathouse that begin to flood. Portions of Roosevelt Island are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two and a half to three feet above normal. The next high tide at Washington Channel is at 3:09 PM and 3:32 AM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. &&
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