Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued November 20 at 8:36PM EST until November 20 at 9:30PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 20, 2024 - 5:36pm
Expires:
November 20, 2024 - 6:30pm
Description:
SMWLWX
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 930 PM EST.
* At 834 PM EST, a gust front was located 21 nm west of Key Bridge,
moving east at 35 knots.
HAZARD...Sudden onset of wind gusts of 35 to 45 knots.
SOURCE...Measured wind gusts over land.
IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by
suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel.
* Locations impacted include...
Potomac Creek, Maryland Point, Nanjemoy Creek, Port Tobacco River,
Leesylvania State Park, Smallwood State Park, National Harbor,
Quantico, Fort Washington, Tidal Basin, Reagan National Airport,
Gunston Hall, Mathias Point, Mason Neck State Park, Woodrow Wilson
Bridge, Indian Head, Occoquan Bay, Fort Hunt, Popes Creek, and
Alexandria.
Instruction:
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.
Area Description:
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD; Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC