Important Weather Update
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Please read the following HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS in our area from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) / National Weather Service:
Hazardous Weather Outlook: National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1055 AM EDT Thu Oct 29 2020
ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ011-013-014-016>018-508-VAZ052>057-301500- Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island-
District of Columbia-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges- Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-Southeast Harford- Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax- Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania- King George-
1055 AM EDT Thu Oct 29 2020
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and adjacent counties in central Maryland and northern Virginia as well as the District of Columbia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A Flood Watch is in effect through this evening. A Wind Advisory is in effect from noon through 8 PM Today. A Gale Warning is in effect from 1 PM to 10 PM Today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday A Freeze Watch is in effect from 2AM to 9AM Saturday for Southeast Harford County. Areas of frost are possible outside of the Freeze Watch overnight Friday into early Saturday. There is the potential for strong west to northwesterly winds of 40 to 50 mph including gale force winds over the waters Sunday into Monday. Freezing temperatures are possible in much of the area Monday night into Tuesday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Wind Advisory: URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 925 AM EDT Thu Oct 29 2020
MDZ017-018-292130- /O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0012.201029T1600Z-201030T0000Z/ St. Marys-Calvert- Including the cities of Lexington Park, California, Chesapeake Beach, Huntingtown, Dunkirk, North Beach, Lusby, and Prince Frederick 925 AM EDT Thu Oct 29 2020
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... *
WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph expected. *
WHERE...St. Marys and Calvert Counties. *
WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. *
IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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Flood Watch: National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 657 AM EDT Thu Oct 29 2020 .The remnants of Zeta along with an upper level low will combine to bring a soaking rain later tonight through Friday afternoon.
DCZ001-MDZ004>006-011-013-014-016>018-503>508-VAZ050>057-501-502-505- 506-291900- /O.CON.KLWX.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-201030T0300Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ District of Columbia-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore- Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys- Calvert-Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery- Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford- Southeast Harford-Orange-Culpeper-Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania- King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun- Eastern Loudoun- Including the cities of Silver Spring, South Gate, Bowie, Arlington, Annapolis, Manassas, Odenton, Westminster, Damascus, Falls Church, Purcellville, Bethesda, Chantilly, Orange, Prince Frederick, Ballenger Creek, Centreville, Culpeper, Huntingtown, Sterling, College Park, Reisterstown, Columbia, Fredericksburg, Warrenton, Chesapeake Beach, Falmouth, Herndon, Dunkirk, Severna Park, California, Greenbelt, Dahlgren, Germantown, Leesburg, McLean, Alexandria, St. Charles, Camp Springs, Rockville, Jarrettsville, Lexington Park, Frederick, Arnold, North Beach, Waldorf, Suitland-Silver Hill, Lake Ridge, Gaithersburg, Severn, Lusby, Reston, Montclair, Turnbull, Baltimore, Dale City, Eldersburg, Clinton, Glen Burnie, Ashburn, Ellicott City, Woodbridge, Washington, Annandale, Franconia, Cockeysville, Lisbon, Laurel, Gordonsville, and Aberdeen 657 AM EDT Thu Oct 29 2020
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
The Flood Watch continues for
* Portions of DC...Maryland and Virginia, including the following areas: in DC, District of Columbia. In Maryland, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Carroll, Central and Southeast Howard, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Charles, Frederick MD, Northern Baltimore, Northwest Harford, Northwest Howard, Northwest Montgomery, Prince Georges, Southeast Harford, Southern Baltimore and St. Marys. In Virginia, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, Culpeper, Eastern Loudoun, Fairfax, King George, Northern Fauquier, Orange, Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park, Southern Fauquier, Spotsylvania, Stafford and Western Loudoun.
* Through this evening
* Heavy rainfall from Zeta could lead to some flooding of small streams, creeks, and urban areas. Rain amounts of 2 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts possible, especially in the metro areas.
* Scattered incidents of flooding due to heavy rain are possible. Clogged drains due to leaf debris may cause additional flooding concerns, especially in urban areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.