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  Ashburn, Virginia | 12:11 PM
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Waning crescent


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Waning crescent

* Advisory

Dense fog anticipated


Dense Fog Alert - Visibility expected to drop below 1/8 mile (supercedes Fog Alert)



Snow and Ice Advisory

Snow advisory


Snow Advisory - More than 1 inch of snow anticipated during the next 24 hours (and less than 6 inches)



NWS Alerts

Special Weather Statement
Issued By NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC Broadcast Time 12/14/2025 11:39 EST
Issuing Time 12/14/2025 11:39 EST Valid Until 12/14/2025 15:45 EST

A combination of snowfall this morning, along with temperatures falling into the 20s has resulted in slick roads. Untreated roads and overpasses will be especially hazardous. Sidewalks and parking lots will also become slick. Slow down and use caution when driving. If you are walking outside, watch your steps on sidewalks, driveways and parking lots. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. This threat will likely linger through tonight as temperatures fall into teens. Wind gusts up to 35 mph will help with some drying during the daylight hours.

Gale Warning
Issued By NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC Broadcast Time 12/14/2025 06:12 EST
Issuing Time 12/14/2025 06:12 EST Valid Until 12/14/2025 18:00 EST

* WHAT. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN. For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

Small Craft Advisory
Issued By NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC Broadcast Time 12/14/2025 06:12 EST
Issuing Time 12/14/2025 06:12 EST Valid Until 12/15/2025 13:00 EST

* WHAT. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN. For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

Gale Warning
Issued By NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC Broadcast Time 12/14/2025 04:39 EST
Issuing Time 12/14/2025 04:39 EST Valid Until 12/14/2025 18:00 EST

* WHAT. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN. For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

Small Craft Advisory
Issued By NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC Broadcast Time 12/14/2025 04:39 EST
Issuing Time 12/14/2025 04:39 EST Valid Until 12/15/2025 06:00 EST

* WHAT. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN. For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

Gale Warning
Issued By NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC Broadcast Time 12/13/2025 20:42 EST
Issuing Time 12/13/2025 20:42 EST Valid Until 12/14/2025 18:00 EST

* WHAT. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

Small Craft Advisory
Issued By NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC Broadcast Time 12/13/2025 20:42 EST
Issuing Time 12/13/2025 20:42 EST Valid Until 12/15/2025 06:00 EST

* WHAT. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

Gale Warning
Issued By NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC Broadcast Time 12/13/2025 13:31 EST
Issuing Time 12/13/2025 13:31 EST Valid Until 12/14/2025 18:00 EST

* WHAT. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. Light freezing spray is also possible over the open channel Sunday afternoon through Sunday night.

Small Craft Advisory
Issued By NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC Broadcast Time 12/13/2025 13:31 EST
Issuing Time 12/13/2025 13:31 EST Valid Until 12/15/2025 06:00 EST

* WHAT. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. Light freezing spray is also possible over the open channel Sunday afternoon through Sunday night.

Gale Warning
Issued By NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC Broadcast Time 12/13/2025 06:32 EST
Issuing Time 12/13/2025 06:32 EST Valid Until 12/14/2025 18:00 EST

* WHAT. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

Small Craft Advisory
Issued By NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC Broadcast Time 12/13/2025 06:32 EST
Issuing Time 12/13/2025 06:32 EST Valid Until 12/15/2025 06:00 EST

* WHAT. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

Gale Warning
Issued By NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC Broadcast Time 12/13/2025 01:07 EST
Issuing Time 12/13/2025 01:07 EST Valid Until 12/14/2025 18:00 EST

* WHAT. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

Small Craft Advisory
Issued By NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC Broadcast Time 12/13/2025 01:07 EST
Issuing Time 12/13/2025 01:07 EST Valid Until 12/15/2025 06:00 EST

* WHAT. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

Gale Watch
Issued By NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC Broadcast Time 12/12/2025 18:45 EST
Issuing Time 12/12/2025 18:45 EST Valid Until 12/15/2025 06:00 EST

* WHAT. Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN. From Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

Gale Watch
Issued By NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC Broadcast Time 12/12/2025 11:52 EST
Issuing Time 12/12/2025 11:52 EST Valid Until 12/15/2025 06:00 EST

* WHAT. Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN. From Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.