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Gale Warning
Issued: 6:10 AM Feb. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST early this morning. 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: 6:10 AM Feb. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST early this morning. 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. &&
Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 4:38 AM Feb. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below. * WHERE...Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold. &&
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