Active Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 5:43 PM Apr. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA, AS WELL AS SOUTH-CENTRAL MARYLAND ON MONDAY APRIL 13TH... The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures around 8 to 10 percent relative humidities around 30 to 39 percent, and wind gusts around 20 to 25 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires on Monday. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website. For West Virginia, visit www.wvforestry.com For Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 2:09 PM Apr. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 7 PM EDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 6 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 2:09 PM Apr. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 7 PM EDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 6 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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