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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 7:51 AM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SNOW SHOWERS WILL AFFECT THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA...NORTHWESTERN
ST. MARYS...NORTHWESTERN CALVERT...SOUTHERN BALTIMORE...SOUTHEASTERN
CARROLL...ANNE ARUNDEL...CHARLES...HOWARD...MONTGOMERY...PRINCE
GEORGES...SOUTHWESTERN SHENANDOAH...ORANGE...RAPPAHANNOCK...
FAUQUIER...MADISON...ARLINGTON...EAST CENTRAL ROCKINGHAM...PAGE...
NORTHERN SPOTSYLVANIA...SOUTHEASTERN LOUDOUN...STAFFORD...FAIRFAX...
CULPEPER...PRINCE WILLIAM...CENTRAL KING GEORGE...SOUTH CENTRAL
WARREN...NORTHEASTERN ALBEMARLE...AND CENTRAL GREENE COUNTIES...
BALTIMORE CITY...THE CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG...THE CITY OF MANASSAS
PARK...THE CITY OF MANASSAS...THE CITY OF FAIRFAX...THE CITY OF
FALLS CHURCH AND THE WESTERN CITY OF ALEXANDRIA...

At 249 AM EST, snow showers were located along a line extending from
near Conowingo to near Severna Park to 10 miles northwest of
Stafford to Shenandoah. Movement was southeast at 45 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with these snow showers.

Locations impacted include...
Baltimore, Arlington, Alexandria, Stafford, Columbia, Germantown,
Centreville, Waldorf, Dale City, Rockville, Bethesda, Gaithersburg,
Reston, Bowie, Severn, Leesburg, Annandale, Annapolis, Clinton, and
Olney.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Maryland between mile markers 68 and 93.
Interstate 95 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and 62.
Interstate 97 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and 8.
Interstate 270 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and 21.

Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time when traveling.

&&


High Wind Warning
Issued: 4:17 AM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10
AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory,
very cold wind chills as low as 7 degrees below zero expected.

* WHERE...Charles and St. Marys Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday.
For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM 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 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are
not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will remain at or below zero
during the day on Saturday due to windy conditions and cold
temperatures.

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.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

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

&&

Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 4:17 AM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10
AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory,
very cold wind chills as low as 7 degrees below zero expected.

* WHERE...Charles and St. Marys Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday.
For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM 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 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are
not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will remain at or below zero
during the day on Saturday due to windy conditions and cold
temperatures.

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.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

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

&&

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...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM
SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO
7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, a sudden onset of northwest winds
20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up
to 50 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing
Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour
or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For
the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels of 1-feet
mean lower low water expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island.

* 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
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM EST
Sunday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 7 AM
EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. 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 prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

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...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM
SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO
7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, a sudden onset of northwest winds
20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up
to 50 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing
Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour
or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For
the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels of 1-feet
mean lower low water expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island.

* 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
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM EST
Sunday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 7 AM
EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. 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 prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

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.

&&

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...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM
SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO
7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, a sudden onset of northwest winds
20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up
to 50 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing
Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour
or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For
the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels of 1-feet
mean lower low water expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island.

* 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
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM EST
Sunday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 7 AM
EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. 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 prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

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.

&&

Heavy Freezing Spray 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...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM
SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO
7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, a sudden onset of northwest winds
20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up
to 50 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing
Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour
or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For
the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels of 1-feet
mean lower low water expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island.

* 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
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM EST
Sunday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 7 AM
EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. 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 prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

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.

&&

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