Active Weather Alerts
Gale Watch
Issued: 5:44 AM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:44 AM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * 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. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 5:35 AM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 5:35 AM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. &&
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