New: Important Weather Update
Please read the new information below regarding weather in our area.
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Please read the following updated HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK, new COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY and new WIND ADVISORY for our area from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) / National Weather Service:
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 542 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022
- 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 -Cecil-Southern Baltimore - Prince Georges -Anne Arundel -Charles -St. Marys -Calvert - Central and Southeast Montgomery -Central and Southeast Howard - Southeast Harford -Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park -Fairfax - Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria -Stafford -Spotsylvania - King George-
542 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the outlook area through 1 AM Monday.
Strong winds may result in isolated wind damage tonight as low pressure moves through. A Gale Warning is in effect for all waters starting at 6 PM this evening.
Coastal Flood Warnings have been issued for St. Marys and Anne Arundel counties in Maryland and the District of Columbia and City of Alexandria for this evening and into the night. Additionally, Coastal Flood Watches are in effect for Baltimore, Harford, and Cecil counties in Maryland starting tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
Strong winds may result in isolated wind damage on Monday. The Gale Warning continues for all waters through Monday evening.
Coastal Flood Warnings and watches continue through portions of Monday for the previously mentioned locations.
There is a slight winter storm threat for early Saturday morning into Saturday night. If this threat materializes, it may cause travel disruptions.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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WIND ADVISORY
District of Columbia-Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-
Northern Baltimore-Cecil-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-
Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke- Madison-Rappahannock-Culpeper-
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-King George-
Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-
Eastern Loudoun-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
Including the cities of Washington, Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek, Eldersburg, Westminster, Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Elkton, Baltimore, Bowie, Suitland-Silver Hill, Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, Camp Springs, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, Severna Park, Arnold, Odenton, St. Charles, Waldorf, Lexington Park, California, Chesapeake Beach, Huntingtown, Dunkirk, North Beach, Lusby, Prince Frederick, Germantown, Damascus, Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Lisbon, Columbia, Ellicott City, Jarrettsville, Aberdeen, Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson, New Market, Winchester, Luray, Shenandoah, Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville, Madison, Culpeper, Dale City, Manassas, Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair, Reston, Herndon, Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Falmouth, Dahlgren, Warrenton, Turnbull, Purcellville, Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Romney, Paw Paw, Martinsburg, Charles Town, Shepherdstown, and Moorefield
833 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of The District of Columbia, central, north central, northeast, northern and southern Maryland, northern, northwest and western Virginia and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will likely blow down scattered trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Loose outdoor objects may be blown away or damaged.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 814 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022
MDZ018-170915- /O.NEW.KLWX.CF.Y.0004.220117T0300Z-220117T2100Z/ Calvert- 814 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Calvert County.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Monday, especially around the time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, yards are flooded near Charles Street and Williams Street in Solomons. Nearby parking lots and the streets themselves are covered by more than a half foot of water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two and a half to three feet above normal. The next high tide at Chesapeake Beach is at 3:07 AM and 4:03 PM. The next high tide at Solomons Island is at 1:30 AM and 2:08 PM.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
&& Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
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