Special Marine Warning for Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD; Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA
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What you need to know
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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
The affected areas were... Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA... Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD... The front has moved out of the area and no longer poses a significant threat to boaters. Howveer, some lightning continues which should be remain a threat through around 715 PM EDT....
What the bulletin says to do
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Bulletin details
The affected areas were... Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA... Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD... The front has moved out of the area and no longer poses a significant threat to boaters. Howveer, some lightning continues which should be remain a threat through around 715 PM EDT. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southern Maryland...central Virginia...and the adjacent coastal waters.
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Official revisions
- Update
Special Marine Warning issued August 20 at 6:54PM EDT until August 20 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Official revision - Alert
Special Marine Warning issued August 20 at 6:11PM EDT until August 20 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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Source and limitations
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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