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Gale Warning
Issued: 5:12 PM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to midnight EST Sunday night. * 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:12 PM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to midnight EST Sunday night. * 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. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 4:23 PM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected. * WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. 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. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 3:07 PM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS... A few northwesterly wind gusts to near 20 knots are possible through midday. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should exercise extra caution if navigating the waters during this time.
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