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Storm Warning 3, NWS Baltimore/Washington

February 24, 2011

NWS Baltimore/Washington issued this storm warning at Feb 24, 2011, 9:12 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 25, 2011, 2:00 PM EST. It was in force for 5 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 24, 2011, 9:12 PM EST (02:12 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 25, 2011, 2:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 25, 2011, 6:44 PM EST
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Baltimore/Washington

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

911 
WHUS71 KLWX 250212
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
912 PM EST THU FEB 24 2011

ANZ536-540>542-251015-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0245.110225T0500Z-110225T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0009.110225T1100Z-110225T1900Z/
/O.UPG.KLWX.SI.Y.0001.110225T1900Z-110226T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SR.W.0003.110225T1900Z-110226T0000Z/
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM INDIAN HEAD TO COBB ISLAND MD-EASTERN BAY-
CHOPTANK RIVER TO CAMBRIDGE MD AND THE LITTLE CHOPTANK RIVER-
PATUXENT RIVER TO BROOMES ISLAND MD-
912 PM EST THU FEB 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM EST FRIDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A
STORM WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY.
THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. A GALE
WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM EST FRIDAY. A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY. 

* WINDS...34 TO 47 KNOTS WITHIN THE GALE WARNING. 48 TO 63 KNOTS 
  WITHIN THE STORM WARNING. 18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL 
  CRAFT ADVISORY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WIND MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO
33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ532>534-537-543-251015-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0246.110225T0500Z-110225T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0009.110225T1100Z-110225T1900Z/
/O.UPG.KLWX.SI.Y.0001.110225T1900Z-110226T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SR.W.0003.110225T1900Z-110226T0000Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SANDY POINT TO NORTH BEACH MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NORTH BEACH TO DRUM POINT MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM DRUM POINT MD TO SMITH POINT VA-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM COBB ISLAND MD TO SMITH POINT VA-
TANGIER SOUND AND THE INLAND WATERS SURROUNDING BLOODSWORTH
ISLAND-
912 PM EST THU FEB 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM EST FRIDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A
STORM WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY.
THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. A GALE
WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM EST FRIDAY. A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY. 

* WINDS...34 TO 47 KNOTS WITHIN THE GALE WARNING. 48 TO 63 KNOTS 
  WITHIN THE STORM WARNING. 18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL 
  CRAFT ADVISORY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WIND MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO
33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ530-531-535-538-539-251015-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0009.110225T1100Z-110225T1900Z/
/O.UPG.KLWX.SI.Y.0001.110225T1900Z-110226T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SR.W.0003.110225T1900Z-110226T0000Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD MD-
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR-
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD-
912 PM EST THU FEB 24 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM EST FRIDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A
STORM WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY.
THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. A GALE
WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM EST FRIDAY. 

* WINDS...48 TO 63 KNOTS WITHIN THE STORM WARNING. 34 TO 47 
  KNOTS WITHIN THE GALE WARNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WIND MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO
33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
840 
WHUS71 KLWX 250918
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
418 AM EST FRI FEB 25 2011

ANZ536-540>542-251730-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0245.000000T0000Z-110225T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0009.110225T1100Z-110225T1900Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SR.W.0003.110225T1900Z-110226T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0010.110226T0000Z-110226T0500Z/
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM INDIAN HEAD TO COBB ISLAND MD-EASTERN BAY-
CHOPTANK RIVER TO CAMBRIDGE MD AND THE LITTLE CHOPTANK RIVER-
PATUXENT RIVER TO BROOMES ISLAND MD-
418 AM EST FRI FEB 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A
GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN
EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN
EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING.

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. 34 TO
  47 KNOTS WITHIN THE GALE WARNING. 48 TO 63 KNOTS WITHIN THE
  STORM WARNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ532>534-537-543-251730-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0246.000000T0000Z-110225T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0009.110225T1100Z-110225T1900Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SR.W.0003.110225T1900Z-110226T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0010.110226T0000Z-110226T0500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SANDY POINT TO NORTH BEACH MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NORTH BEACH TO DRUM POINT MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM DRUM POINT MD TO SMITH POINT VA-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM COBB ISLAND MD TO SMITH POINT VA-
TANGIER SOUND AND THE INLAND WATERS SURROUNDING BLOODSWORTH
ISLAND-
418 AM EST FRI FEB 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A
GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN
EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN
EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING.

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. 34 TO
  47 KNOTS WITHIN THE GALE WARNING. 48 TO 63 KNOTS WITHIN THE
  STORM WARNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ530-531-535-538-539-251730-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0009.110225T1100Z-110225T1900Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SR.W.0003.110225T1900Z-110226T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0010.110226T0000Z-110226T0500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD MD-
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR-
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD-
418 AM EST FRI FEB 25 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A
GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM
EST THIS AFTERNOON. A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM
THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS...34 TO 47 KNOTS WITHIN THE GALE WARNING. 48 TO 63 KNOTS
  WITHIN THE STORM WARNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$
117 
WHUS71 KLWX 251112
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
612 AM EST FRI FEB 25 2011

ANZ536-540>542-251915-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0245.000000T0000Z-110225T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110225T1900Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SR.W.0003.110225T1900Z-110226T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0010.110226T0000Z-110226T0500Z/
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM INDIAN HEAD TO COBB ISLAND MD-EASTERN BAY-
CHOPTANK RIVER TO CAMBRIDGE MD AND THE LITTLE CHOPTANK RIVER-
PATUXENT RIVER TO BROOMES ISLAND MD-
612 AM EST FRI FEB 25 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. A GALE WARNING
REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. A STORM WARNING
REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. 

* WINDS...34 TO 47 KNOTS WITHIN THE GALE WARNING. 48 TO 63 KNOTS
  WITHIN THE STORM WARNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ532>534-537-543-251915-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0246.000000T0000Z-110225T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110225T1900Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SR.W.0003.110225T1900Z-110226T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0010.110226T0000Z-110226T0500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SANDY POINT TO NORTH BEACH MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NORTH BEACH TO DRUM POINT MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM DRUM POINT MD TO SMITH POINT VA-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM COBB ISLAND MD TO SMITH POINT VA-
TANGIER SOUND AND THE INLAND WATERS SURROUNDING BLOODSWORTH
ISLAND-
612 AM EST FRI FEB 25 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. A GALE WARNING
REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. A STORM WARNING
REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. 

* WINDS...34 TO 47 KNOTS WITHIN THE GALE WARNING. 48 TO 63 KNOTS
  WITHIN THE STORM WARNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ530-531-535-538-539-251915-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110225T1900Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SR.W.0003.110225T1900Z-110226T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0010.110226T0000Z-110226T0500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD MD-
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR-
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD-
612 AM EST FRI FEB 25 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. A
STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM
EST THIS EVENING. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. 

* WINDS...34 TO 47 KNOTS WITHIN THE GALE WARNING. 48 TO 63 KNOTS
  WITHIN THE STORM WARNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$
900 
WHUS71 KLWX 251424
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
924 AM EST FRI FEB 25 2011

ANZ530>543-252230-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110225T1900Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SR.W.0003.110225T1900Z-110226T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0010.110226T0000Z-110226T0500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SANDY POINT TO NORTH BEACH MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NORTH BEACH TO DRUM POINT MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM DRUM POINT MD TO SMITH POINT VA-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD MD-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM INDIAN HEAD TO COBB ISLAND MD-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM COBB ISLAND MD TO SMITH POINT VA-
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR-
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD-EASTERN BAY-
CHOPTANK RIVER TO CAMBRIDGE MD AND THE LITTLE CHOPTANK RIVER-
PATUXENT RIVER TO BROOMES ISLAND MD-
TANGIER SOUND AND THE INLAND WATERS SURROUNDING BLOODSWORTH
ISLAND-
924 AM EST FRI FEB 25 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. A
STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM
EST THIS EVENING. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. 

* WINDS...34 TO 47 KNOTS WITHIN THE GALE WARNING. 48 TO 63 KNOTS
  WITHIN THE STORM WARNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. COMMERCIAL
VESSELS SHOULD PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA
CONDITIONS...AND CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES
SUBSIDE.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
816 
WHUS71 KLWX 251721
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
1221 PM EST FRI FEB 25 2011

ANZ530>543-260130-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110225T1900Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SR.W.0003.110225T1900Z-110226T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0010.110226T0000Z-110226T0500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SANDY POINT TO NORTH BEACH MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NORTH BEACH TO DRUM POINT MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM DRUM POINT MD TO SMITH POINT VA-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD MD-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM INDIAN HEAD TO COBB ISLAND MD-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM COBB ISLAND MD TO SMITH POINT VA-
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR-
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD-EASTERN BAY-
CHOPTANK RIVER TO CAMBRIDGE MD AND THE LITTLE CHOPTANK RIVER-
PATUXENT RIVER TO BROOMES ISLAND MD-
TANGIER SOUND AND THE INLAND WATERS SURROUNDING BLOODSWORTH
ISLAND-
1221 PM EST FRI FEB 25 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. A
STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING. A
GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT
EST TONIGHT. 

* WINDS...34 TO 47 KNOTS WITHIN THE GALE WARNING. 48 TO 63 KNOTS 
  WITHIN THE STORM WARNING. 34 TO 47 KNOTS WITHIN THE GALE 
  WARNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$
550 
WHUS71 KLWX 251908
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
208 PM EST FRI FEB 25 2011

ANZ530>543-260315-
/O.EXP.KLWX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110225T1900Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-110226T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0010.110226T0000Z-110226T0500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SANDY POINT TO NORTH BEACH MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NORTH BEACH TO DRUM POINT MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM DRUM POINT MD TO SMITH POINT VA-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD MD-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM INDIAN HEAD TO COBB ISLAND MD-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM COBB ISLAND MD TO SMITH POINT VA-
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR-
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD-EASTERN BAY-
CHOPTANK RIVER TO CAMBRIDGE MD AND THE LITTLE CHOPTANK RIVER-
PATUXENT RIVER TO BROOMES ISLAND MD-
TANGIER SOUND AND THE INLAND WATERS SURROUNDING BLOODSWORTH
ISLAND-
208 PM EST FRI FEB 25 2011

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. A STORM WARNING REMAINS
IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN
EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. 

* WINDS...48 TO 63 KNOTS WITHIN THE STORM WARNING. 34 TO 47 
  KNOTS WITHIN THE GALE WARNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
451 
WHUS71 KLWX 252042
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
342 PM EST FRI FEB 25 2011

ANZ530>543-260445-
/O.CON.KLWX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-110226T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0010.110226T0000Z-110226T0500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SANDY POINT TO NORTH BEACH MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NORTH BEACH TO DRUM POINT MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM DRUM POINT MD TO SMITH POINT VA-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD MD-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM INDIAN HEAD TO COBB ISLAND MD-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM COBB ISLAND MD TO SMITH POINT VA-
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR-
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD-EASTERN BAY-
CHOPTANK RIVER TO CAMBRIDGE MD AND THE LITTLE CHOPTANK RIVER-
PATUXENT RIVER TO BROOMES ISLAND MD-
TANGIER SOUND AND THE INLAND WATERS SURROUNDING BLOODSWORTH
ISLAND-
342 PM EST FRI FEB 25 2011

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING. A
GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT
EST TONIGHT. 

* WINDS...48 TO 63 KNOTS WITHIN THE STORM WARNING. 34 TO 47 
  KNOTS WITHIN THE GALE WARNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
113 
WHUS71 KLWX 252344
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
644 PM EST FRI FEB 25 2011

ANZ530>543-260500-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-110226T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0010.110225T2344Z-110226T0500Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SANDY POINT TO NORTH BEACH MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NORTH BEACH TO DRUM POINT MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM DRUM POINT MD TO SMITH POINT VA-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD MD-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM INDIAN HEAD TO COBB ISLAND MD-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM COBB ISLAND MD TO SMITH POINT VA-
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR-
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD-EASTERN BAY-
CHOPTANK RIVER TO CAMBRIDGE MD AND THE LITTLE CHOPTANK RIVER-
PATUXENT RIVER TO BROOMES ISLAND MD-
TANGIER SOUND AND THE INLAND WATERS SURROUNDING BLOODSWORTH
ISLAND-
644 PM EST FRI FEB 25 2011

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS CANCELLED
THE STORM WARNING. THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. 

* WINDS...34 TO 47 KNOTS WITHIN THE GALE WARNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Baltimore/Washington wrote its last area forecast discussion before this storm warning went out at Feb 24, 2:46 PM EST, 6 hours 26 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 24, 2:46 PM EST, 6 hours 26 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
246 PM EST THU FEB 24 2011

.SYNOPSIS...

LOW PRESSURE OVER OKLAHOMA WILL TRACK EAST TONIGHT AND TRACK
ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA FRIDAY. A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL MOVE THROUGH
THE MID ATLANTIC FRIDAY AFTERNOON. HIGH PRESSURE MOVES INTO THE
REGION FOR THE WEEKEND. A COLD FRONT WILL LIKELY BRING RAIN TO THE
AREA MONDAY...WITH HIGH PRESSURE RETURNING FOR THE MIDDLE OF NEXT
WEEK.

&&

.NEAR TERM /TONIGHT/...

THE WARM FRONT HAS MOVED FM THE MRNG POSN ACROSS TN TO KY. THIS WL
CONT TO TRACK ENE TNGT. LGT RA HAS NOW MADE IT INTO THE SRN SXN OF
THE CWA...AND IS SLOWLY PROGRESSING N AS THE RIDGE MOVES FURTHER
OFF THE CST. THE WRM FNT WL TRACK N OF THE MASON-DIXON LN
TNGT...MEANING OVRNGT LOWS WL LKLY OCCUR BY MDNGT. BY MRNG TEMPS
WL RANGE FM THE L40S IN ALLEGANY CO TO THE LM50S FM CHO TO LWR SRN MD.

WE HV CAT POPS IN THE FCST..W/ 100 POPS BTWN 00 AND 06Z. QPF TNGT
WL BE WL UNDER ANY FLDG CONCERNS.

&&

.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY/...

LOTS OF WX TO HAPPEN ON FRI. LOW PRES WL BE TRACKING INTO PA BY
NOON. A STRONG CD FNT WL BE PUSHING THRU THE CWA DURG THE AFTN HRS.

CONCERN #1 WL BE E OF THE MTNS DURG THE LATE MRNG W/ THE PSBLTY OF
RW AHD OF THE FNT. WINDS AT 020 ARE XPTCD TO BE INXS OF 50 KT.
ALTHO IT IS FEB WE'LL HV TO KEEP OUR EYES ON CELLS THAT DVLP THAT
COULD TRANSLATE THOSE WINDS DOWN TO THE SFC.

CONCERN #2 WL BE POST FNTL WINDS. IT LOOKS LK THERE WL BE A STRONG
PRES SURGE BETWEEN 1 PM AND 6 PM...BEGINNING IN THE W AND MOVG TO
THE BAY BY MID AFTN. WE HV REMOVED THE HIGH WIND WTCH AND REPLACED
IT W/ A WIND ADVSRY FOR THE ENTIRE AREA. ADVSRY CRITERIA IS
"SUSTAINED 31-39 MPH FOR 3 HR OR LONGER OR ANY GUSTS 46-57 MPH."
WRNG IS "SUSTAINED >40 MPH OR GUSTS >58 MPH." OUR CONFIDENCE IS
HIGH THAT MUCH OF THE AREA WL REACH ADVSRY CRITERIA...MUCH LOWER
(AT THIS TIME) THAT WRNG LVLS WL BE REACHED. WE'RE STILL ALMOST 24
HRS FM THE EVENT...WHICH IS OUR LIMIT FOR HOW FAR IN ADVANCE THIS
PRODUCT IS ISSUED...SO THINGS COULD CHG. IF THE EVE OR MIDSHIFT
(OR EVEN TMRW MRNG) FEELS THE SITUATION WARRANTS THE ADVSRY COULD
STILL BE UPGRADED.

I'D SAY CONCERN #3 IS FLD PTNL...BUT AT THIS TIME THAT THREAT APPEARS
NEGLIGIBLE.

HIGH TEMPS WL BE REACHED IN THE MRNG IN THE W...EARLY AFTN IN
LOWER SRN MD.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...

LOPRES RAPIDLY DEPARTS INTO CANADIAN MARITIMES...AND NW WINDS
SUBSIDE QUICKLY AS HIPRES BUILDS IN FROM OH VLY FRI EVE. CANT RULE
OUT UPSLOPE PRECIP W OF ALLEGHENY FRONT MAINLY BEFORE MIDNIGHT FRI
NGT...THO MOISTURE WILL BE LIMITED AND DIMINISHING SO ANY ACCUM WILL
BE MINIMAL. HIPRES DRIFTS E SAT NGT AS THERMAL GRADIENT/SFC BNDRY TO
SET UP ALONG MASON-DIXON LINE. WEAK ISENTROPIC LIFT ALOFT MAY INDUCE SOME
LGT RN/SN MIX SAT NGT/SUN MAINLY ALONG AND N OF SFC FEATURE. HWVR
VAST MAJORITY OF CWA LOOKS TO RMN DRY THRU WKEND. BY SUN TEMPS
POISED TO RISE WELL ABV NRML...FROM 50F ALONG PA BORDER TO M60S CHO
AREA.

SUN NGT WAA/LIFT INCR AS SHRTWV TROF LIFTS NE FROM CENTRAL PLAINS
INTO GREAT LKS. PRECIP CHCS WILL INCR FROM W-E...WITH LIKELY POPS
ALL AREAS BY MON AS SYSTEM LIFTS INTO NEW ENGLAND AND TRAILING COLD
FRONT CROSSES APLCNS. HIPRES BUILDS IN BEHIND FRONT TUE/WED...WITH
H8 CAA CAUSING TEMPS TO RETURN TO SEASONABLE.

&&

.AVIATION /19Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...

VSBY HAS ALREADY BEGUN TO DCRS AT CHO. RA IS SLOWLY TRACKING N SO
SIMILAR DEGRADATIONS SHOULD BE OCCURRING W/IN THE NEXT FEW HRS.
IFR SKIES XPCTD OVRNGT.

A STRONG COLD FRONT WL CROSS THE AREA DURG THE MIDDAY HRS. RW
COULD PSBLY BRING DOWN STRONG GUSTY SW WINDS DURG MID-LATE MRNG E
OF THE BLUE RDG. DURG THE AFTN WINDS WINDS WL TURN WNW AND INCRS
TO 40+ KT CREATING LO LVL TURB.

HIPRES/VFR CONDS XPCD THIS WKND. CHC FOR RN AND SUB-VFR CONDS LT
SUN INTO MON NGT AS LOPRES/CDFNT AFFECT RGN. GUSTY NW WINDS MAY
FOLLOW FROPA BY TUE.

&&

.MARINE...

SCA WINDS AFTR MDNGT WL LAST THRU THE MRNG HRS FRI. THERE IS THE
PSBLTY THAT STRONG GUSTY RW COULD DVLP LATE FRI MRNG WHICH COULD
REQUIRE SMW'S. A STRONG CD FNT WL BE TRACKING THRU THE WATERS DURG
THE ERLY AFTN. A GALE WRNG IS IN EFFECT FM NOON THRU MDNGT.
MARINERS ARE URGED TO BE IN PORT FRI AFTN.

GALE WRNG XTDD UNTIL 6Z FOR ALL WATERS...WITH BRIEF PERIOD OF AOA
20KT WIND GUSTS FCST LATER FRI NGT. WINDS WILL DECLINE OVNGT AS
HIPRES BUILDS IN FROM OH VLY. DRY CONDS AND LGT WINDS THRU WKEND
WITH HIPRES OVHD. SLY WINDS IN ADVANCE OF SHRTWV LOPRES TROF MAY
REACH SCA THRESHOLDS SUN NGT...AND ADZY MAY ALSO BE NECESSARY MON/TUE
AS CDFNT CROSSES WATERS. RAIN IS LIKELY BY MON WITH AFOREMENTIONED
SYSTEM.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...

FLOOD POTENTIAL LOOKS RATHER LOW FOR MOST OF THE REGION...BUT THE
RAIN IS BADLY-NEEDED GIVEN RECENT DRY CONDITIONS. RAINFALL AMOUNTS
IN MOST AREAS SHOULD BE LESS THAN AN INCH...BUT SLIGHTLY HEAVIER
AMOUNTS ARE POSSIBLE IN THE HIGHLANDS AND ALONG THE MASON-DIXON
LINE...AND LOCALLY IN ANY CONVECTION THAT DEVELOPS. A SLIGHTLY
GREATER FLOOD THREAT EXISTS NEAR THE ALLEGHENY FRONT WHERE THERE IS
STILL SNOWPACK...SOME OF WHICH WILL MELT AND COMBINE WITH THE
RAINFALL.

&&

.LWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
DC...WIND ADVISORY FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY FOR DCZ001.
MD...WIND ADVISORY FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY FOR MDZ003>007-
     009>011-013-014-016>018-501-502.
VA...WIND ADVISORY FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY FOR VAZ025>031-
     036>040-042-050>057-501>504.
WV...WIND ADVISORY FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY FOR WVZ050>053-055-
     501>506.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EST FRIDAY
     FOR ANZ530-535-536-538>542.
     GALE WARNING FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY FOR
     ANZ530>543.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY FOR ANZ531>534-537-
     543.

&&

PRODUCTS...WOODY!/SBK/CE
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 24, 2:52 PM EST, 6 hours 20 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
252 PM EST THU FEB 24 2011

ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ006-007-011-013-014-016>018-VAZ052>057-
251500-
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SANDY POINT TO NORTH BEACH MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NORTH BEACH TO DRUM POINT MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM DRUM POINT MD TO SMITH POINT VA-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD MD-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM INDIAN HEAD TO COBB ISLAND MD-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM COBB ISLAND MD TO SMITH POINT VA-
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR-
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD-EASTERN BAY-
CHOPTANK RIVER TO CAMBRIDGE MD AND THE LITTLE CHOPTANK RIVER-
PATUXENT RIVER TO BROOMES ISLAND MD-
TANGIER SOUND AND THE INLAND WATERS SURROUNDING BLOODSWORTH
ISLAND-DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-NORTHERN BALTIMORE-HARFORD-
SOUTHERN BALTIMORE-PRINCE GEORGES-ANNE ARUNDEL-CHARLES-ST. MARYS-
CALVERT-PRINCE WILLIAM/MANASSAS/MANASSAS PARK-FAIRFAX-
ARLINGTON/FALLS CHURCH/ALEXANDRIA-STAFFORD-SPOTSYLVANIA-
KING GEORGE-
252 PM EST THU FEB 24 2011

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE MARYLAND PORTION OF THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY...TIDAL POTOMAC RIVER...AND ADJACENT COUNTIES IN
CENTRAL MARYLAND AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA AS WELL AS THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE TIDAL POTOMAC RIVER AND
CHESAPEAKE BAY TONIGHT.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS MAY PRODUCE STRONG GUSTY WINDS FRIDAY
AFTERNOON.

A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR NORTHERN AND CENTRAL MARYLAND...
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND EXTREME NORTHERN VIRGINIA FROM NOON FRIDAY
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. PLEASE REFER TO WBCNPWLWX FOR FURTHER
DETAILS.

FRIDAY...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UPGRADES TO A GALE WARNING OVER
THE TIDAL POTOMAC RIVER AND MARYLAND CHESAPEAKE BAY THROUGH
MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT. MARINERS SHOULD PLAN TO REMAIN IN PORT
FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS POSSIBLE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MDZ003>005-009-010-501-502-VAZ025>031-036>040-042-050-051-501>504-
WVZ050>053-055-501>506-251500-
WASHINGTON-FREDERICK MD-CARROLL-MONTGOMERY-HOWARD-
EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY-CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY-AUGUSTA-
ROCKINGHAM-SHENANDOAH-FREDERICK VA-PAGE-WARREN-CLARKE-NELSON-
ALBEMARLE-GREENE-MADISON-RAPPAHANNOCK-LOUDOUN-ORANGE-CULPEPER-
NORTHERN FAUQUIER-SOUTHERN FAUQUIER-WESTERN HIGHLAND-
EASTERN HIGHLAND-HAMPSHIRE-MORGAN-BERKELEY-JEFFERSON-HARDY-
WESTERN GRANT-EASTERN GRANT-WESTERN MINERAL-EASTERN MINERAL-
WESTERN PENDLETON-EASTERN PENDLETON-
252 PM EST THU FEB 24 2011

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA...
NORTHERN AND CENTRAL VIRGINIA...AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN MARYLAND
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF GARRETT COUNTY.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS MAY PRODUCE STRONG GUSTY WINDS FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...MAINLY EAST OF THE BLUE RIDGE.

A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE OUTLOOK AREA FROM NOON FRIDAY
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. PLEASE REFER TO WBCNPWLWX FOR FURTHER
DETAILS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Baltimore/Washington issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 24, 8:36 PM ESTHigh Wind WarningLWXArlington, Clarke, Culpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Frederick and 22 more22 hr
Feb 24, 9:09 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryLWX9 hr
Feb 24, 9:09 PM ESTSmall Craft Advisory for WindsLWX3 min
Feb 25, 4:18 AM ESTGale WarningLWX17 hr
Feb 25, 11:13 AM ESTSpecial Marine WarningLWX2 hr
Feb 25, 11:38 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLWXCulpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Greene, Madison, Orange and 8 more52 min
Feb 25, 11:41 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLWXCulpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Greene, Madison, Orange and 8 more49 min
Feb 25, 11:53 AM ESTSpecial Marine WarningLWX112 min
Feb 25, 12:31 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLWXStafford29 min
Feb 25, 12:59 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningLWX91 min
Feb 25, 1:07 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLWXKing George, City of Fredericksburg23 min
Feb 25, 1:12 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningLWX93 min
Feb 25, 1:15 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningLWX90 min
Feb 25, 1:37 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningLWX38 min
Feb 25, 2:25 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningLWX95 min
Feb 25, 3:35 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningLWX15 min
Feb 25, 11:22 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLWXBaltimore, Carroll, Harford, Howard, City of Baltimore53 min
Feb 25, 12:22 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLWXBaltimore, Harford, Howard, City of Baltimore38 min
Feb 25, 12:59 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLWXAnne Arundel31 min
Feb 25, 1:02 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLWXHoward, City of Baltimore28 min
Feb 25, 1:08 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLWXCalvert, Charles37 min
Feb 25, 1:19 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLWXAnne Arundel26 min
Feb 25, 1:25 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXAnne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's, City of Baltimore33 min
Feb 25, 1:52 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXAnne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George's38 min
Feb 25, 2:20 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLWXCalvert25 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.