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Gale Warning
Issued: 1:15 AM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Drum Point MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southwest winds accompanying a squall line will bring brief gale-force winds early Friday morning. This will be followed by a brief drop in winds in the mid-morning hours before winds jump back up to gale-force, but this time out of the west-northwest by the afternoon. 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: 1:15 AM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Drum Point MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southwest winds accompanying a squall line will bring brief gale-force winds early Friday morning. This will be followed by a brief drop in winds in the mid-morning hours before winds jump back up to gale-force, but this time out of the west-northwest by the afternoon. 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 1:00 AM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From noon to 7 PM EST Friday. * 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. &&
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