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Marine Weather Statement for Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD; Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD

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The areas affected include... Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD... Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD... At 1253 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds up to 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 7 nm northwest of Mason Neck State Park, moving...

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Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.

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The areas affected include... Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD... Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD... At 1253 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds up to 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 7 nm northwest of Mason Neck State Park, moving northeast at 25 knots.

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    Marine Weather Statement issued August 2 at 12:54PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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