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Gale Warning
Issued: 8:34 PM Jan. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 2 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Monday to 2 AM EST 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. &&
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 5:19 PM Jan. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of southern Maryland and central and northern Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sleet will continue today, possibly becoming moderate to heavy at times. During the late afternoon to evening, sleet will likely shift to freezing rain. Some chance for significant icing cannot be ruled out across far southern Maryland. A prolonged period of very cold wind chills continues this evening and lasting through much of the week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. &&
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