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Location: Chestertown, MD
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Gale Warning
Issued: 2:22 AM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO
11 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, a sudden onset of northwest winds
15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Storm
Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally
low water levels of 2-feet mean lower low water expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River
including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 AM EST Saturday.
For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the
Low Water Advisory, from 1 PM Saturday to 11 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which
could capsize or damage vessels. Below normal water levels
will result in hazardous navigating conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

Storm Warning
Issued: 2:22 AM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO
11 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, a sudden onset of northwest winds
15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Storm
Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally
low water levels of 2-feet mean lower low water expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River
including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 AM EST Saturday.
For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the
Low Water Advisory, from 1 PM Saturday to 11 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which
could capsize or damage vessels. Below normal water levels
will result in hazardous navigating conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

Low Water Advisory
Issued: 2:22 AM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO
11 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, a sudden onset of northwest winds
15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Storm
Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally
low water levels of 2-feet mean lower low water expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River
including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 AM EST Saturday.
For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the
Low Water Advisory, from 1 PM Saturday to 11 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which
could capsize or damage vessels. Below normal water levels
will result in hazardous navigating conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

High Wind Warning
Issued: 7:18 PM Feb. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST SATURDAY NIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO NOON
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph
with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 12 degrees below zero
expected.

* WHERE...Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to midnight
EST Saturday Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 AM
Saturday to noon 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. The cold wind chills as low
as 10 degrees below zero could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds potentially leading to power
outages combined with extremely cold conditions could be very
dangerous!

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.

Secure outdoor objects.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

&&

Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 7:18 PM Feb. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST SATURDAY NIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO NOON
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph
with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 12 degrees below zero
expected.

* WHERE...Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to midnight
EST Saturday Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 AM
Saturday to noon 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. The cold wind chills as low
as 10 degrees below zero could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds potentially leading to power
outages combined with extremely cold conditions could be very
dangerous!

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.

Secure outdoor objects.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

&&

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