Tag: md/washington

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Winter Storm Watch issued February 6 at 7:52PM EST until February 9 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch possible. Total snow an sleet accumulations less than one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Extreme Western Allegany and Garrett Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A wintry mix will overspread the area Saturday afternoon. It may initially start as a mix of
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Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 7:36PM EST until February 7 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany and Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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Gale Watch issued January 28 at 4:10AM EST until January 29 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 5 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
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Small Craft Advisory issued January 28 at 4:10AM EST until January 28 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 5 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
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Wind Advisory issued January 28 at 3:37AM EST until January 28 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Garrett County. In Virginia, Eastern Highland and Western Highland Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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High Wind Warning issued January 28 at 3:37AM EST until January 28 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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High Wind Warning issued January 27 at 2:55AM EST until January 28 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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Wind Advisory issued January 27 at 2:55AM EST until January 28 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Garrett County. In Virginia, Highland County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.