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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 11 at 2:58AM EST until December 12 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Garrett County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain early this morning changing to snow in the late morning. Strong gusty winds combined with the snow will cause visibility reductions of one quarter mile or less at times.
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued December 11 at 6:43AM EST until December 11 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Up to one and a half feet of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM EST this afternoon, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 2.8 feet, flooding of some of the parking area near Dock Street in Annapolis may occur, with water surrounding the Alex Haley Memorial. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at 1:53 PM and 1:30 AM.
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Dense Fog Advisory issued December 10 at 6:44AM EST until December 10 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, central, northern, and northwest Virginia, and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
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Small Craft Advisory issued December 10 at 5:54AM EST until December 11 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday
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Dense Fog Advisory issued December 10 at 5:54AM EST until December 10 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon EST today. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
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Dense Fog Advisory issued December 10 at 3:28AM EST until December 10 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, central, northern, and northwest Virginia, and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
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Small Craft Advisory issued December 7 at 4:15AM EST until December 8 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to North Beach MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Eastern Bay. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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Small Craft Advisory issued December 7 at 4:15AM EST until December 7 at 2:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to North Beach MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Eastern Bay. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 5 at 9:47PM EST until December 6 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches, with the highest amounts along the west-facing slopes above 2500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Garrett County. In West Virginia, Western Grant County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing and drifting snow will remain a threat through Friday morning.
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Cold Weather Advisory issued December 5 at 11:54PM EST until December 6 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 degrees below zero. * WHERE...Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds may result in downed tree limbs and power lines resulting in power outages. Have