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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 7:06 PM Feb. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with localized amounts around 5 inches. Northwest winds gusting between 30 and 40 mph overnight through Monday. * WHERE...District of Columbia, central and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday. Rain or a rain and snow mix will change to all snow between 4 PM and 6 PM late this afternoon and early evening. The steadiest snow will be tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:21 PM Feb. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 5:21 PM Feb. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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. &&
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