Active Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 10:16 AM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BRIEF PERIOD OF HEAVY SNOW SHOWERS EARLY THIS MORNING... A line of snow showers will pass through the area along a cold front between 515 AM and 7 AM. The heavier snow showers will last about 10 minutes with visibilities locally reduced to near one- half miles Snow may coat the ground and temperatures will quickly fall below freezing behind this line. Therefore, any wet or slushy untreated surfaces may become icy heading into the early morning commute. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph are possible directly along this line and behind it. Please use extra caution if you are travelling during this time. Drive slowly and leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you so you are prepared for any sudden changes in visibility.
Special Marine Warning
Issued: 9:21 AM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD... Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD... Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD... Chester River to Queenstown MD... Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor... * Until 545 AM EST. * At 421 AM EST, gusty line of snow showers were located along a line extending from 20 nm north of Havre De Grace to 24 nm northwest of Middle River to 36 nm northwest of Key Bridge, moving southeast at 40 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel. * Locations impacted include... Fort Smallwood State Park, Pinehurst, Turkey Point, Aberdeen Proving Ground, North Point State Park, Magothy River, Hart Miller Island, Dobbins Island, Gibson Island, Bodkin Point, Tolchester Beach, Worton Point, Pooles Island, Spesutie Island, Love Point, Gunpowder River, Sandy Point State Park, Baltimore Light, Northeast River, and Sevenfoot Knoll. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. && HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...>34KTS
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 3:21 AM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected through 2 AM. Winds will shift to the northwest late tonight and continue through Thursday at 15 to 25 kt with gusts around 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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