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2018 [KLWX] BALTIMORE_MD/_WASHINGTON_DC Marine (MA) Warning (W) Number 17

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Storm Based Warning History

412 
WHUS51 KLWX 191423
SMWLWX
ANZ535-536-191630-
/O.NEW.KLWX.MA.W.0017.180419T1423Z-180419T1630Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1023 AM EDT THU APR 19 2018

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
  Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD...
  Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD...

* Until 1230 PM EDT

* At 1022 AM EDT, a cold front was located along a line extending 
  from 44 nm northwest of Key Bridge to 46 nm northwest of 
  Alexandria, moving east at 25 knots.

  HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. 

  SOURCE...Observed wind. 

  IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by 
           suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel. 

* Locations impacted include...
  Fort Washington...
  Tidal Basin...
  Reagan National Airport...
  Gunston Hall...
  Mason Neck State Park...
  Woodrow Wilson Bridge...
  Indian Head...
  Key Bridge...
  Fort Hunt...
  National Harbor...
  and Alexandria.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.

&&

LAT...LON 3867 7724 3866 7722 3866 7719 3864 7720
      3864 7719 3865 7716 3870 7720 3873 7706
      3890 7708 3891 7705 3885 7700 3870 7700
      3867 7708 3862 7709 3859 7714 3864 7726
TIME...MOT...LOC 1422Z 285DEG 23KT 3937 7783 3912 7800 

HAIL...0.00in
WIND...>34kts

$$

DHOF
694 
FZUS71 KLWX 191506
MWSLWX

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1106 AM EDT THU APR 19 2018

ANZ535-536-191630-
/O.CON.KLWX.MA.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180419T1630Z/
1106 AM EDT THU APR 19 2018

...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM EDT...

For the following areas...
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD...
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD...

At 1105 AM EDT, a gust front was located from near Gaithersburg to 
near Dulles Airport, moving east at 25 knots. Several wind gusts of 
35 to 40 knots have been measured with this line.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. 

SOURCE...Observed wind. 

IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by 
         suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel. 

Locations impacted include...
Fort Washington...
Tidal Basin...
Reagan National Airport...
Gunston Hall...
Mason Neck State Park...
Woodrow Wilson Bridge...
Indian Head...
Key Bridge...
Fort Hunt...
National Harbor...
and Alexandria.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.

&&

LAT...LON 3867 7724 3866 7722 3866 7719 3864 7720
      3864 7719 3865 7716 3870 7720 3873 7706
      3890 7708 3891 7705 3885 7700 3870 7700
      3867 7708 3862 7709 3859 7714 3864 7726
TIME...MOT...LOC 1505Z 285DEG 23KT 3931 7754 3906 7771 

HAIL...0.00in
WIND...>34kts

$$

DHOF
601 
FZUS71 KLWX 191535
MWSLWX

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1135 AM EDT THU APR 19 2018

ANZ535-536-191630-
/O.CON.KLWX.MA.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180419T1630Z/
1135 AM EDT THU APR 19 2018

...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM EDT...

For the following areas...
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD...
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD...

At 1132 AM EDT, a gust front was moving into the upper tidal Potomac 
River, moving east at 25 knots. Numerous wind gusts of 35 to 45 
knots have been observed with this line.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. 

SOURCE...Observed wind. 

IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by 
         suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel. 

Locations impacted include...
Fort Washington...
Tidal Basin...
Reagan National Airport...
Gunston Hall...
Mason Neck State Park...
Woodrow Wilson Bridge...
Indian Head...
Key Bridge...
Fort Hunt...
National Harbor...
and Alexandria.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a particularly dangerous situation. Sudden onset of gale 
force winds can cause even experienced mariners to capsize. 
Capsizing in cold water is especially dangerous and can quickly 
result in hypothermia. If you haven't already done so, move to safe 
harbor now!

&&

LAT...LON 3867 7724 3866 7722 3866 7719 3864 7720
      3864 7719 3865 7716 3870 7720 3873 7706
      3890 7708 3891 7705 3885 7700 3870 7700
      3867 7708 3862 7709 3859 7714 3864 7726
TIME...MOT...LOC 1532Z 285DEG 23KT 3927 7736 3902 7753 

HAIL...0.00in
WIND...>34kts

$$

DHOF
328 
FZUS71 KLWX 191621
MWSLWX

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1221 PM EDT THU APR 19 2018

ANZ535-536-191630-
/O.EXP.KLWX.MA.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180419T1630Z/
1221 PM EDT THU APR 19 2018

...THE SPECIAL MARINE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1230 PM EDT...

The affected areas were... 
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD...
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD...

The gust front has moved out of the area. A Gale Warning remains in 
effect through 8 PM for wind gusts of 34 knots or greater.

LAT...LON 3867 7724 3866 7722 3866 7719 3864 7720
      3864 7719 3865 7716 3870 7720 3873 7706
      3890 7708 3891 7705 3885 7700 3870 7700
      3867 7708 3862 7709 3859 7714 3864 7726
TIME...MOT...LOC 1620Z 285DEG 23KT 3919 7699 3894 7716 

$$

DHOF
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412 
WHUS51 KLWX 191423
SMWLWX
ANZ535-536-191630-
/O.NEW.KLWX.MA.W.0017.180419T1423Z-180419T1630Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1023 AM EDT THU APR 19 2018

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
  Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD...
  Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD...

* Until 1230 PM EDT

* At 1022 AM EDT, a cold front was located along a line extending 
  from 44 nm northwest of Key Bridge to 46 nm northwest of 
  Alexandria, moving east at 25 knots.

  HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. 

  SOURCE...Observed wind. 

  IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by 
           suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel. 

* Locations impacted include...
  Fort Washington...
  Tidal Basin...
  Reagan National Airport...
  Gunston Hall...
  Mason Neck State Park...
  Woodrow Wilson Bridge...
  Indian Head...
  Key Bridge...
  Fort Hunt...
  National Harbor...
  and Alexandria.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.

&&

LAT...LON 3867 7724 3866 7722 3866 7719 3864 7720
      3864 7719 3865 7716 3870 7720 3873 7706
      3890 7708 3891 7705 3885 7700 3870 7700
      3867 7708 3862 7709 3859 7714 3864 7726
TIME...MOT...LOC 1422Z 285DEG 23KT 3937 7783 3912 7800 

HAIL...0.00in
WIND...>34kts

$$

DHOF
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694 
FZUS71 KLWX 191506
MWSLWX

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1106 AM EDT THU APR 19 2018

ANZ535-536-191630-
/O.CON.KLWX.MA.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180419T1630Z/
1106 AM EDT THU APR 19 2018

...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM EDT...

For the following areas...
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD...
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD...

At 1105 AM EDT, a gust front was located from near Gaithersburg to 
near Dulles Airport, moving east at 25 knots. Several wind gusts of 
35 to 40 knots have been measured with this line.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. 

SOURCE...Observed wind. 

IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by 
         suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel. 

Locations impacted include...
Fort Washington...
Tidal Basin...
Reagan National Airport...
Gunston Hall...
Mason Neck State Park...
Woodrow Wilson Bridge...
Indian Head...
Key Bridge...
Fort Hunt...
National Harbor...
and Alexandria.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.

&&

LAT...LON 3867 7724 3866 7722 3866 7719 3864 7720
      3864 7719 3865 7716 3870 7720 3873 7706
      3890 7708 3891 7705 3885 7700 3870 7700
      3867 7708 3862 7709 3859 7714 3864 7726
TIME...MOT...LOC 1505Z 285DEG 23KT 3931 7754 3906 7771 

HAIL...0.00in
WIND...>34kts

$$

DHOF
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601 
FZUS71 KLWX 191535
MWSLWX

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1135 AM EDT THU APR 19 2018

ANZ535-536-191630-
/O.CON.KLWX.MA.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180419T1630Z/
1135 AM EDT THU APR 19 2018

...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM EDT...

For the following areas...
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD...
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD...

At 1132 AM EDT, a gust front was moving into the upper tidal Potomac 
River, moving east at 25 knots. Numerous wind gusts of 35 to 45 
knots have been observed with this line.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. 

SOURCE...Observed wind. 

IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by 
         suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel. 

Locations impacted include...
Fort Washington...
Tidal Basin...
Reagan National Airport...
Gunston Hall...
Mason Neck State Park...
Woodrow Wilson Bridge...
Indian Head...
Key Bridge...
Fort Hunt...
National Harbor...
and Alexandria.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a particularly dangerous situation. Sudden onset of gale 
force winds can cause even experienced mariners to capsize. 
Capsizing in cold water is especially dangerous and can quickly 
result in hypothermia. If you haven't already done so, move to safe 
harbor now!

&&

LAT...LON 3867 7724 3866 7722 3866 7719 3864 7720
      3864 7719 3865 7716 3870 7720 3873 7706
      3890 7708 3891 7705 3885 7700 3870 7700
      3867 7708 3862 7709 3859 7714 3864 7726
TIME...MOT...LOC 1532Z 285DEG 23KT 3927 7736 3902 7753 

HAIL...0.00in
WIND...>34kts

$$

DHOF
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328 
FZUS71 KLWX 191621
MWSLWX

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1221 PM EDT THU APR 19 2018

ANZ535-536-191630-
/O.EXP.KLWX.MA.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180419T1630Z/
1221 PM EDT THU APR 19 2018

...THE SPECIAL MARINE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1230 PM EDT...

The affected areas were... 
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD...
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD...

The gust front has moved out of the area. A Gale Warning remains in 
effect through 8 PM for wind gusts of 34 knots or greater.

LAT...LON 3867 7724 3866 7722 3866 7719 3864 7720
      3864 7719 3865 7716 3870 7720 3873 7706
      3890 7708 3891 7705 3885 7700 3870 7700
      3867 7708 3862 7709 3859 7714 3864 7726
TIME...MOT...LOC 1620Z 285DEG 23KT 3919 7699 3894 7716 

$$

DHOF

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