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Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:10 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The Washington Metropolitan area, northern Virginia, northern and central Maryland as well as southern Maryland. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight. A sudden onset of strong winds are expected behind the cold front this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Be prepared for a sudden onset of strong winds this evening. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 4:33 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. 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. &&
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