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Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 6:40 AM Feb. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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: 6:40 AM Feb. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 5:45 AM Feb. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected. * WHERE...Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 5:45 AM Feb. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected. * WHERE...Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
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