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Special Marine Warning
Issued: 10:25 AM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD... Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD... * Until 700 AM EST. * At 523 AM EST, a moderate-to-heavy snow squall was located along a line extending from central Montgomery County MD to northern Loudoun County VA, moving southeast at 25 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 48 knots. SOURCE...Radar indicated and surface observations. IMPACT...Boaters could easily be thrown overboard by suddenly higher wind and waves capsizing their vessel. Boats could suffer significant damage in high winds. * Locations impacted include... Potomac Creek, Nanjemoy Creek, Reagan National Airport, Swan Point, Gunston Hall, Occoquan Bay, Popes Creek, Maryland Point, Port Tobacco River, Colonial Beach, Leesylvania State Park, Mathias Point, U.S. 301 Nice Memorial Bridge, Mason Neck State Park, Woodrow Wilson Bridge, Indian Head, Fort Hunt, Brent Point, Quantico, and Westmoreland State Park. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Seek safe shelter, mariners can expect gusty winds and increasing waves. && HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...48KTS
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 10:16 AM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BRIEF PERIOD OF HEAVY SNOW SHOWERS EARLY THIS MORNING... A line of snow showers will pass through the area along a cold front between 515 AM and 7 AM. The heavier snow showers will last about 10 minutes with visibilities locally reduced to near one- half miles Snow may coat the ground and temperatures will quickly fall below freezing behind this line. Therefore, any wet or slushy untreated surfaces may become icy heading into the early morning commute. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph are possible directly along this line and behind it. Please use extra caution if you are travelling during this time. Drive slowly and leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you so you are prepared for any sudden changes in visibility.
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 3:21 AM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 10 kt with gusts around 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 4 PM EST Thursday. * 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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