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Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 11:26 PM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...The District of Columbia, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. 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 your local county or city website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 11:26 PM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...The District of Columbia, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. 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 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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