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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 10:17 PM Jan. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 10 inches and ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of southern Maryland and central and northern Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday night, becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected Sunday. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of very cold wind chills is likely beginning this evening and lasting through the middle of next 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. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 9:09 PM Jan. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Calvert, Charles, and St. Marys Counties. In Virginia, Albemarle, Greene, King George, Orange, Spotsylvania, and Stafford Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
Freezing Spray Advisory
Issued: 5:36 PM Jan. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 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 Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:36 PM Jan. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 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 Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. 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: 5:36 PM Jan. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 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 Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. 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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