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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. &&
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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