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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 12:04 AM Jul. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD... Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD... At 803 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 7 nm west of Quantico, moving east at 25 knots. Locations impacted include... Quantico, Widewater, Gunston Hall, Mason Neck State Park, Indian Head, Occoquan Bay, and Leesylvania State Park. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Intense lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 4:28 PM Jul. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia, Orange and Spotsylvania. In northern Virginia, Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park, Culpeper, Northern Fauquier, Northwest Prince William, Southern Fauquier and Stafford. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms will develop and move across the area this afternoon to evening. Thunderstorms will be capable of producing very heavy rainfall, with amounts of 1 to 2 inches in 30 minutes possible. Widespread totals around 1 inch are forecast, with up to 2 to 3 inches of rain under the strongest storms. This could lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. &&
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