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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:34 PM Jan. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 5:19 PM Jan. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional sleet accumulations up to one to two inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...DC, portions of central, northeast, and northern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sleet will continue today, possibly becoming moderate to heavy in intensity at times. Some freezing rain may mix in with the sleet later this afternoon into the early evening. Ice accumulations up to tenth of an inch are possible in a few spots. A prolonged period of wind chills in the single digits and teens continues this evening and lasting through much of the week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. &&
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