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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Baltimore/Washington

January 31, 2017

NWS Baltimore/Washington issued this small craft advisory at Jan 31, 2017, 4:05 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 1, 2017, 9:00 AM EST. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 31, 2017, 4:05 AM EST (09:05 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 1, 2017, 9:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 1, 2017, 3:29 PM EST
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Baltimore/Washington

The text

As transmitted.

275 
WHUS71 KLWX 310905
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
405 AM EST TUE JAN 31 2017

ANZ530-531-538-539-311715-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0020.170131T1300Z-170201T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0021.170201T1400Z-170201T2200Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD-
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR-
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD-
405 AM EST TUE JAN 31 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS
ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO
5 PM EST WEDNESDAY.

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ532>534-537-540>543-311715-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0020.170131T1300Z-170201T1100Z/
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-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-
405 AM EST TUE JAN 31 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ535-536-311715-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0020.170131T1300Z-170201T0000Z/
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD MD-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM INDIAN HEAD TO COBB ISLAND MD-
405 AM EST TUE JAN 31 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
362 
WHUS71 KLWX 311026
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
526 AM EST TUE JAN 31 2017

ANZ532>534-537-540-541-543-311830-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0020.170131T1026Z-170201T1100Z/
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-EASTERN BAY-
CHOPTANK RIVER TO CAMBRIDGE MD AND THE LITTLE CHOPTANK RIVER-
TANGIER SOUND AND THE INLAND WATERS SURROUNDING BLOODSWORTH
ISLAND-
526 AM EST TUE JAN 31 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ536-311830-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0020.170131T1026Z-170201T0000Z/
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM INDIAN HEAD TO COBB ISLAND MD-
526 AM EST TUE JAN 31 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ530-531-538-539-311830-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0020.170131T1300Z-170201T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0021.170201T1400Z-170201T2200Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD-
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR-
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD-
526 AM EST TUE JAN 31 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ542-311830-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0020.170131T1300Z-170201T1100Z/
PATUXENT RIVER TO BROOMES ISLAND MD-
526 AM EST TUE JAN 31 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ535-311830-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0020.170131T1300Z-170201T0000Z/
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD MD-
526 AM EST TUE JAN 31 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
766 
WHUS71 KLWX 311453
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
953 AM EST TUE JAN 31 2017

ANZ530-531-538-539-312300-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-170201T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0021.170201T1400Z-170201T2200Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD-
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR-
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD-
953 AM EST TUE JAN 31 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ532>534-537-540>543-312300-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-170201T1100Z/
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-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-
953 AM EST TUE JAN 31 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ535-536-312300-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-170201T0000Z/
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD MD-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM INDIAN HEAD TO COBB ISLAND MD-
953 AM EST TUE JAN 31 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
427 
WHUS71 KLWX 311741
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
1241 PM EST TUE JAN 31 2017

ANZ530-531-538-539-010145-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-170201T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0021.170201T1400Z-170201T2200Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD-
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR-
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD-
1241 PM EST TUE JAN 31 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ532>534-537-540>543-010145-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-170201T1100Z/
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-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-
1241 PM EST TUE JAN 31 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ535-536-010000-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-170201T0000Z/
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD MD-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM INDIAN HEAD TO COBB ISLAND MD-
1241 PM EST TUE JAN 31 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
003 
WHUS71 KLWX 010017
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
717 PM EST TUE JAN 31 2017

ANZ530-531-538-539-010830-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-170201T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0021.170201T1400Z-170201T2200Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD-
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR-
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD-
717 PM EST TUE JAN 31 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS
CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ532>534-537-540>543-010130-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-170201T1100Z/
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-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-
717 PM EST TUE JAN 31 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS
CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.



$$

ANZ535-536-010130-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-170201T0000Z/
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD MD-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM INDIAN HEAD TO COBB ISLAND MD-
717 PM EST TUE JAN 31 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...



$$
127 
WHUS71 KLWX 010536
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
1236 AM EST WED FEB 1 2017

ANZ530-531-538-539-011345-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0021.170201T1400Z-170201T2200Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD-
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR-
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD-
1236 AM EST WED FEB 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
360 
WHUS71 KLWX 010840
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
340 AM EST WED FEB 1 2017

ANZ530-531-538-539-011645-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0021.170201T1400Z-170201T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0022.170202T1300Z-170202T2300Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD-
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR-
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD-
340 AM EST WED FEB 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS
ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO
6 PM EST THURSDAY.

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ532>537-540>543-011645-
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0022.170202T1300Z-170202T2300Z/
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-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-
340 AM EST WED FEB 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS
ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO
6 PM EST THURSDAY.

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
987 
WHUS71 KLWX 011156
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
656 AM EST WED FEB 1 2017

ANZ530-531-538-539-012000-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0021.170201T1400Z-170201T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0022.170202T1300Z-170202T2300Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD-
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR-
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD-
656 AM EST WED FEB 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ532>537-540>543-012000-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0022.170202T1300Z-170202T2300Z/
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-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-
656 AM EST WED FEB 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
917 
WHUS71 KLWX 011426
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
926 AM EST WED FEB 1 2017

ANZ530-531-538-539-012230-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170201T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0022.170202T1300Z-170202T2300Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD-
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR-
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD-
926 AM EST WED FEB 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ532>537-540>543-012230-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0022.170202T1300Z-170202T2300Z/
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-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-
926 AM EST WED FEB 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
077 
WHUS71 KLWX 011742
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
1242 PM EST WED FEB 1 2017

ANZ530-531-538-539-020145-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170201T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0022.170202T1300Z-170202T2300Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD-
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR-
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD-
1242 PM EST WED FEB 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ532>537-540>543-020145-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0022.170202T1300Z-170202T2300Z/
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-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-
1242 PM EST WED FEB 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
700 
WHUS71 KLWX 012029
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
329 PM EST WED FEB 1 2017

ANZ530-020430-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170201T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0022.170202T1300Z-170202T2300Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD-
329 PM EST WED FEB 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED FOR THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS
CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THIS AFTERNOON. A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM THURSDAY.

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ531-538-539-020430-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170201T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0022.170202T1300Z-170203T0400Z/
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD-
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR-
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD-
329 PM EST WED FEB 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED FOR THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS
CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THIS AFTERNOON. A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM THURSDAY.

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ532>534-537-540>543-020430-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0022.170202T1300Z-170203T0400Z/
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-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-
329 PM EST WED FEB 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ535-536-020430-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0022.170202T1300Z-170202T2300Z/
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD MD-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM INDIAN HEAD TO COBB ISLAND MD-
329 PM EST WED FEB 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...18 TO 33 KNOTS WITHIN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS WINDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT
OR OCCURRING. BOATERS OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory 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 small craft advisory went out at Jan 31, 3:59 AM EST, 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 31, 3:59 AM EST, 6 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
359 AM EST Tue Jan 31 2017

.SYNOPSIS...Low pressure over the upper Great Lakes will track into
New York state today. A warm front will cross the Mid Atlantic
by afternoon with a cold front crossing the area late today. High
pressure then builds overhead through Saturday. Low pressure
crosses the area Sunday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...Warm air advection clouds and light
snow have been spreading eastward across the northern tier of
counties in the past svrl hrs with light snow being reported at
HGR and RSP leaving trace amounts. Light precip will shift north
into PA by late morning as warm front pushes north with any
leftover snow showers turning to all rain except at higher elevs.

Main concern for today is strong winds over the higher elevs.
Real-time ACARS plots currently show a 70-kt low-level jet over
the OH valley with many observations of 70-kt at 3130 ft at
Louisville KY (KSDF). In this area, latest GFS and ECMWF show 55
and 60-kt at 850 mb respectively. Believe models are underforecasting
magnitude of low-level jet. Also, the 00Z ECMWF ensembles also
show a 70% prob of 50-kt winds at Highland and Pendleton counties.
For now, we'll just go with an advzy until we get more sampling of
the low-level winds. Cdfnt crosses during the afternoon with
falling temps late.

&&

.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...Broad upper
trough will remain established across the east with high pressure
gradually building Wed afternoon through Wed night. With westerly
sfc flow, precip in the form of snow showers will remain confined
to upslope areas.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...A front will remained stalled
south of the area on Friday, with center of high pressure over
the Plains. Other than a couple ensemble members, 00Z guidance is
in agreement that any frontal wave will remain south of the area
on Friday. However, there will likely be increased cloud cover.

The center of the high will build into the Ohio Valley Saturday
and toward the Mid-Atlantic coast by Saturday night. Warm advection
aloft won't occur until then, so expect temperatures to remain near
or below normal Friday and Saturday. However, a bit more sun should
occur Saturday with heights rising aloft.

The next storm system for Sunday into Sunday night remains
uncertain. The main differences revolve around the strength of a TN
Valley low pressure which tracks eastward toward the Carolina coast.
Forcing with this low would determine how much precipitation forms
east of the mountains. Forecast continues with low chance POPs and
mention of rain/snow due to uncertainty in thermal profiles. Pattern
differences continue into Monday, although consensus points to a
drier day with weak high pressure. 00Z EC/GFS MOS is much higher for
temperatures (possible 50s) on Monday than our blended guidance, but
didn't deviate for now given the uncertainty of the day 7
forecast.

&&

.AVIATION /09Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...Breezy conditions today
with gusts up to 30kt except a little stronger at KMRB. Winds
diminish quickly after 21Z.

No significant weather expected Friday and Saturday, although WNW
winds could gust greater than 20 kt at times.

&&

.MARINE...Winds strengthen later today with SCA conditions
expected. Gale conditions appear unlikely. SCA advzy extended into
Wed for the upper Chesapeake Bay.

High pressure will remain to the west Friday and Saturday. Therefore
WNW winds continue, and can't rule out SCA conditions for at least
portions of the waters. Winds should finally diminish later Saturday
as the high moves toward the Mid-Atlantic coast.

&&

.LWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
DC...None.
MD...Wind Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 5 PM EST this
     afternoon for MDZ501-502.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 1 PM EST this afternoon for
     MDZ501.
VA...Wind Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 5 PM EST this
     afternoon for VAZ025>027-029-503-504-507-508.
WV...Wind Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 5 PM EST this
     afternoon for WVZ050-055-501>506.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 1 PM EST this afternoon for
     WVZ501-503.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 8 AM this morning to 6 AM EST
     Wednesday for ANZ530>534-537>543.
     Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM to 5 PM EST Wednesday for
     ANZ530-531-538-539.
     Small Craft Advisory from 8 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this
     evening for ANZ535-536.

&&

SYNOPSIS...BAJ/LFR
NEAR TERM...LFR
SHORT TERM...LFR
LONG TERM...ADS/LFR
AVIATION...ADS/LFR
MARINE...ADS/LFR
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 30, 9:32 PM EST, 6 hours 33 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
932 PM EST MON JAN 30 2017

ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ011-013-014-016>018-508-VAZ052>057-010245-
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-SOUTHERN BALTIMORE-PRINCE GEORGES-
ANNE ARUNDEL-CHARLES-ST. MARYS-CALVERT-SOUTHEAST HARFORD-
PRINCE WILLIAM/MANASSAS/MANASSAS PARK-FAIRFAX-
ARLINGTON/FALLS CHURCH/ALEXANDRIA-STAFFORD-SPOTSYLVANIA-
KING GEORGE-
932 PM EST MON JAN 30 2017

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...TONIGHT

THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS COMMUTING CONDITIONS ACROSS
THE BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA LATE TONIGHT. A PERIOD
OF SNOW IS POSSIBLE...WITH UP TO A HALF-INCH OF SNOW ACCUMULATION...
WITH THE GREATEST ACCUMULATIONS BEING CLOSER TO THE MASON-DIXON
LINE.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE POSSIBLE OVER THE CHESAPEAKE BAY TUESDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MDZ003>006-501>507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501>508-WVZ050>053-
055-501>506-010245-
WASHINGTON-FREDERICK MD-CARROLL-NORTHERN BALTIMORE-
EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY-CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY-
NORTHWEST MONTGOMERY-CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST MONTGOMERY-
NORTHWEST HOWARD-CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST HOWARD-NORTHWEST HARFORD-
AUGUSTA-ROCKINGHAM-SHENANDOAH-FREDERICK VA-PAGE-WARREN-CLARKE-
NELSON-ALBEMARLE-GREENE-MADISON-RAPPAHANNOCK-ORANGE-CULPEPER-
NORTHERN FAUQUIER-SOUTHERN FAUQUIER-WESTERN HIGHLAND-
EASTERN HIGHLAND-WESTERN LOUDOUN-EASTERN LOUDOUN-
NORTHERN VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE-CENTRAL VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE-
HAMPSHIRE-MORGAN-BERKELEY-JEFFERSON-HARDY-WESTERN GRANT-
EASTERN GRANT-WESTERN MINERAL-EASTERN MINERAL-WESTERN PENDLETON-
EASTERN PENDLETON-
932 PM EST MON JAN 30 2017

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...TONIGHT

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS
OF ALLEGANY..GRANT..AND MINERAL COUNTIES.

THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS COMMUTING CONDITIONS ACROSS
THE BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA LATE TONIGHT. A PERIOD
OF SNOW IS POSSIBLE...WITH UP TO A HALF-INCH OF SNOW ACCUMULATION.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

STRONG WIND GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 45 MPH ARE LIKELY ALONG AND WEST
OF THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS TUESDAY. A WIND ADVISORY MAY BE
REQUIRED.

.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
Jan 31, 4:01 AM ESTWind AdvisoryLWXAlbemarle, Amherst, Augusta, Greene, Highland, Madison and 10 more12 hr

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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.