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Gale Warning
Issued: 1:51 AM Feb. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 50 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale
Warning, west winds 15 to 25 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 Smith
Point VA.

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday.
For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM Sunday to 4 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which
could capsize or damage vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are most likely Sunday
afternoon immediately behind a cold front, when a sudden wind
shift from south to west-northwest and an abrupt increase in
wind is likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

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Storm Warning
Issued: 1:51 AM Feb. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 50 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale
Warning, west winds 15 to 25 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 Smith
Point VA.

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday.
For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM Sunday to 4 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which
could capsize or damage vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are most likely Sunday
afternoon immediately behind a cold front, when a sudden wind
shift from south to west-northwest and an abrupt increase in
wind is likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

High Wind Warning
Issued: 1:41 AM Feb. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...The District of Columbia, central, north central,
northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern and
northwest Virginia.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are expected Sunday
afternoon into Sunday evening. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph may
linger at times through Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

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