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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 3:11 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RAPID INCREASE IN WIND AND DROP IN TEMPERATURE DURING THE LATE MORNING AND EARLY AFTERNOON... A cold front will cross the area from west to east during the late morning through early afternoon. With and behind that front, winds will increase significantly and temperatures will drop. Isolated showers are expected along the front with brief rain, graupel and damaging wind gusts all possible. Behind the front, for the rest of the day and evening, winds will gust up to 55 mph and temperatures will drop into the 30s and low 40s. The Blue Ridge will see gusts up to 65 mph with scattered wind damage.
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 3:11 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RAPID INCREASE IN WIND AND DROP IN TEMPERATURE DURING THE LATE MORNING AND EARLY AFTERNOON... A cold front will cross the area from west to east during the late morning through early afternoon. With and behind that front, winds will increase significantly and temperatures will drop. Isolated showers are expected along the front with brief rain, graupel and damaging wind gusts all possible. Behind the front, for the rest of the day and evening, winds will gust up to 55 mph and temperatures will drop into the 30s and low 40s. The Blue Ridge will see gusts up to 65 mph with scattered wind damage.
Gale Warning
Issued: 2:03 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. The strongest winds are expected this afternoon and evening. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Drum Point MD. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 1:59 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Calvert, Charles, and St. Marys Counties. In Virginia, Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park County. * WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM EST this evening. * 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. Secure outdoor objects. &&
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