Active Weather Alerts
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 4:24 AM Feb. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 inches or more are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland and northern Virginia. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially Sunday night into Monday morning. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 4:21 AM Feb. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 2:28 AM Feb. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BRIEF DENSE FOG THIS EVENING... Fog has formed over portions of the northern Chesapeake Bay this evening. Visibility has locally dropped below 1 nautical mile. The fog should improve by midnight as a cold front pushes through. In the meantime, use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass.
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