Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement issued December 5 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
A strong cold front moves across the area this morning, then much
colder and windy conditions quickly develop into tonight.
For areas along and west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a period of
snow showers, possibly mixed with some rain, is likely this
morning until around 6 AM. For areas east of the Blue Ridge, a
mix of rain and snow showers is likely between 4 AM to 8 AM.
Additional light snow showers are possible through late morning.
In areas along and west of the Blue Ridge and in north-central
Maryland, near freezing temperatures could allow some of this snow
to stick on roadways, possibly creating slick conditions. Commuters
this morning should allow extra time to reach their destination,
and use extra caution when driving through any snow shower.
Windy conditions quickly develop around or just after sunrise
this morning, and continue through this evening. Wind gusts of 45
to 55 mph are expected across the area, with up to 60 mph
possible. These strong winds could result in downed trees and
power lines.
Those outdoors this morning will notice a rapid decrease in
temperature when those strong winds begin. The strong winds and
cold temperatures will produce wind chills in the teens to low 20s
the entire day, even in sunnier conditions during the afternoon.
It is important to wear appropriate clothing to avoid frostbite
and hypothermia. Take needed actions to protect yourself,
children, pets, plants, and pipes from the cold.
Wind Advisory issued December 5 at 2:09AM EST until December 5 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast,
northern, southern, and western Maryland, central, northern,
northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West
Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.
* 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.
Special Weather Statement issued December 5 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
A strong cold front moves across the area this morning, then much
colder and windy conditions quickly develop into tonight.
For areas along and west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a period of
snow showers, possibly mixed with some rain, is likely this
morning until around 6 AM. For areas east of the Blue Ridge, a
mix of rain and snow showers is likely between 4 AM to 8 AM.
Additional light snow showers are possible through late morning.
In areas along and west of the Blue Ridge and in north-central
Maryland, near freezing temperatures could allow some of this snow
to stick on roadways, possibly creating slick conditions. Commuters
this morning should allow extra time to reach their destination,
and use extra caution when driving through any snow shower.
Windy conditions quickly develop around or just after sunrise
this morning, and continue through this evening. Wind gusts of 45
to 55 mph are expected across the area, with up to 60 mph
possible. These strong winds could result in downed trees and
power lines.
Those outdoors this morning will notice a rapid decrease in
temperature when those strong winds begin. The strong winds and
cold temperatures will produce wind chills in the teens to low 20s
the entire day, even in sunnier conditions during the afternoon.
It is important to wear appropriate clothing to avoid frostbite
and hypothermia. Take needed actions to protect yourself,
children, pets, plants, and pipes from the cold.
Small Craft Advisory issued December 4 at 10:50PM EST until December 5 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20
to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River
including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD,
and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Thursday.
For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
Gale Warning issued December 4 at 10:50PM EST until December 5 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20
to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River
including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD,
and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Thursday.
For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.