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Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 9:44 AM Feb. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The cold weather could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 8:51 AM Feb. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST tonight. For the Low Water Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. * 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: 8:51 AM Feb. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST tonight. For the Low Water Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. * 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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