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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:32 PM Nov. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. * 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 5:32 PM Nov. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. * 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. &&
Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 5:24 PM Nov. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MARYLAND...EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA...NORTHERN AND CENTRAL VIRGINIA... * TIMING...From Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. The strongest winds will be across the ridges and northern Virginia and central Maryland. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 25 percent possible. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions may occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. &&
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