Marine Weather Statement for Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD
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What is happening
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD... At 520 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a gust front, capable of producing west to northwesterly winds to around 30 knots. This front was located along a line extending from 7 nm west of Quantico...
What the bulletin says to do
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southern Maryland...northern and central Virginia...and the adjacent coastal waters. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, 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... At 520 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a gust front, capable of producing west to northwesterly winds to around 30 knots. This front was located along a line extending from 7 nm west of Quantico to 16 nm west of Aquia Creek to 28 nm west of Brent Point, moving east at 35 knots.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 20 at 5:20PM 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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