Marine Weather Statement for Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD; Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA
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- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, 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 Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA... Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD... At 555 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a gust front, capable of producing winds to around 25 to 30 knots, which will be accompanied by a...
What the bulletin says to do
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southern Maryland...central Virginia...and the adjacent coastal waters. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 25 to 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 Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA... Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD... At 555 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a gust front, capable of producing winds to around 25 to 30 knots, which will be accompanied by a wind shift to west to northwesterly. This front was located along a line extending from near Quantico to 6 nm southwest of Aquia Creek to 24 nm west of Brent Point, moving southeast at 20 knots.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 20 at 5:55PM 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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