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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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A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD... Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD... At 615 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a front, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots, which will include an abrupt shift to northerly...

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Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, including an abrupt wind shift, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.

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A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD... Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD... At 615 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a front, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots, which will include an abrupt shift to northerly winds. This front was located along a line extending from near Key Bridge to 12 nm west of Alexandria to 30 nm northwest of Mason Neck State Park, moving southeast at 20 knots.

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    Marine Weather Statement issued August 17 at 6:15PM 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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