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Issued: 2:01 AM May. 4, 2025 – National Weather Service
...A THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA... Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD... At 1000 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 20 to 25 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Colonial Beach, moving northeast at 30 knots. The strong thunderstorm will be near... Swan Point, Fairview Beach, Port Tobacco River, Nanjemoy Creek, Cobb Island, Dahlgren, Mathias Point, U.S. 301 Nice Memorial Bridge, Popes Creek, and Colonial Beach around 1005 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by the strong thunderstorm include Swan Point and Cobb Island. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 20 to 25 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. &&
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