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Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 3:05 AM Feb. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills are expected to remain below zero through late Sunday morning. Being outdoors for a prolonged period of time will be life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit or visit your local county or city website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 10:47 PM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SUNDAY... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. * 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, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Low Water Advisory, until 11 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...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 alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. &&
Low Water Advisory
Issued: 10:47 PM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SUNDAY... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. * 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, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Low Water Advisory, until 11 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...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 alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. &&
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